Setting Up and Accessing UConn Anyware

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Last updated: Nov 21, 2024 by Ashley Mattingly
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UConn AnyWare is an application virtualization service that gives faculty, staff, and students remote access to University-licensed software. With UConn AnyWare, you connect to a virtual desktop that includes all the available software. 

Launching UConn AnyWare through your browser

  1. Go to anyware.uconn.edu.

  2. Choose Launch AnyWare.

  3. Log in using your NetID and NetID password.

  4. After signing in, you will be prompted to detect Citrix Receiver. Click Detect Receiver if you have Citrix installed.

  5. If you do not have it installed and wish to use AnyWare without installing it, select Use Light Version. Installing the Citrix Receiver allows access to local computer storage and peripherals during your session.
    Note: Users without administrative rights on their computers are unable to install Citrix Receiver. Choose Use Light Version.

  6. Use your NetID and NetID password to log in.

  7. You should get a Duo 2FA prompt asking for authentication. If this is not successful, you won’t be able to log into Anyware.

  8. Select AnyWare Desktop to load your desktop session. If you have access to school-specific virtual desktops (e.g., Business or Engineering), those desktops will also be displayed.

  9. When you are ready to leave your session, use the menu drop-down to select Log Off.

If you run into an issue with the School of Business or College of Engineering instances of UConn Anyware Desktop, please contact their respective IT help desks.

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