Suggestion: Consider using OneDrive or Teams for files and data you regularly need remote access to. Using OneDrive or Teams is generally better than using Remote Access for file access and collaboration because they offer easier file sharing, versioning, and real-time collaboration without needing a constant connection to a specific remote machine
To access your workstation remotely, you need VPN access. Once connected to the VPN, you can access your workstation. To request VPN access, please submit the VPN Access Request Form
To access your workstation remotely once connected to VPN, you need three things:
See below for detailed instructions for these items.
Ensure your workstation has remote access enabled
Windows 10
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On the bottom-left search bar, type in "this pc" (w/o quotes). Once you see the "This PC" icon
on the top, right-click and select "Properties".
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Choose"Remote settings"
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Ensure that the “Allow remote connections to this computer” is selected as indicated below
Find your computer name to use with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
You need to use your computer name to connect to your workstation remotely
Windows 10
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On the bottom-left search bar, type in "this pc" (w/o quotes). Once you see the "This PC" icon
on the top, right-click and select "Properties"
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Once you found the properties page, this is where to find the computer name:
