The Remote Desktop Gateway (RDG) is used to access your on-campus Windows computer from another remote computer. It provides additional security for our connections with university computing resources.
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Once the USF IT Service Desk has configured your machine for Remote access, follow the below directions to establish a remote connection. |
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If remoting into a recently deployed device using IT's Modern Endpoint Management, you will need to first log into VPN.usf.edu |
Execute USFRemoteAccess.rdp file
Security window popped up? Click Connect |
Log in with your credentials
You are logging into your destination computer
If remoting into a new, recently deployed device, you must log in using AzureAD\<Netid>@usf.edu for your user name. Note: Make sure you replace <NetID> with your NetID |
Once you have completed this process, you will have a window to your destination computer and may use it as if you were sitting in front of it. When you are finished, you can simply log out of your remote computer and the window will close.
If you are using a Macintosh computer from home to connect to your newly deployed PC on campus, you must contact USF IT Remote Support to have a configuration adjustment made to your work system. This must be done on campus while logged into the newly deployed machine. Please call 813-974-4357 or visit itchat.usf.edu to have this work done for you. |
Already have the Microsoft Remote Desktop app? Skip to Step 5 |
Server = rdg.usf.edu
User name = Your USF email or for newly deployed machines, you must log in using AzureAD\<Netid>@usf.edu for your user name.
Note: Make sure you replace <NetID> with your NetIDAlready have the Microsoft Remote Desktop app? Skip to Step 5 |
Enter the credential you use on your machine
Tapping the controls at the top will allow you to zoom, switch between mouse, pointer, and touch functionality, bring up a keyboard, etc |