Connecting to Virtual Desktops - Apple Mobile Devices (iOS)

The Windows App Mobile (formerly Remote Desktop Mobile) Application can be used to access the University of Nevada Virtual Desktops, a virtual environment that can be used to access University licensed software and generic Windows desktops.

Connect to the VPN

For increased security all remote connections require you to connect to the university VPN (Virtual Private Network) on your computer prior to initiating any remote connections.

• If you have not previously connected to the VPN please follow the steps for first time connection to the VPN.
• For any subsequent connections please use the steps for subsequent connections to the VPN.

How to Connect Via the Remote Desktop Application

1. Search for and download the Windows App Mobile from the Microsoft Corporation on the App Store. 
    
2. Open the application and click on the + button at the top of the window and select Workspace. 
   
   
   
    
3. In the Add Workspace window that appears, enter your UNR email address.
   
    
4. In the Add User Account window that appears, enter in the following information:
   
   User Name: Your NetID in the form of unr\netid
   Password: Your NetID password
   
    
5. Select Continue.
    
6. You will now see a list of available software and remote desktops. Clicking on any software title in the list will launch the software. When connecting to specific Virtual Desktops in this list you may be prompted to enter your user account and password again. When entering your Username please enter your NetID in the same form of unr\netid to connect.