How to use the Application Gateway
Overview
The USF Application Gateway can be used from any device with a web browser to access many applications available in USF computer labs.
It’s available to current students, faculty, and staff.
Users may access software on USF’s Application Gateway for learning, teaching, training, development, and non-commercial research.
Getting to Application Gateway
There are 2 ways to access the Application Gateway.
Visiting the website directly: https://windows.cloud.microsoft
ORDownloading the Windows App
How to download Windows App
Log into https://windows.cloud.microsoft using your USF email address and password.
Select Download located on the lower left
Select the version you wish to download.
You will be redirected to your chosen application store for download.
Accessing Programs
Log into your chosen Application Gateway.
Select Apps located on the left column.
Find your application from the list and left-click to launch.
Choose the local resources to make accessible to the remote application session. (Example application: MatLab)
Enter your password when prompted. (Example application: MatLab)
Select Yes to finish connect. (Example application: MatLab)
The application will load within the current browser tab.
To upload or download files to the remote application session, refer to the Uploading and Downloading files to remote session section. (Example application: MatLab)
Tips on Saving Your Files to OneDrive
If OneDrive is not installed on your computer, you can find download and installation instructions here: OneDrive - Download and Installation of Desktop App.
You will need to ensure your files are uploaded to OneDrive. Your OneDrive can be managed via a browser at https://usfedu-my.sharepoint.com/.
Within an application, use the Open or Save prompt and select the OneDrive – University of South Florida shortcut to access your files stored in OneDrive.
Devices
Access to the Windows 365 Cloud Virtual Machine through either the Application Gateway website or the Windows App is done via the Devices button.
To do this, select the icon located on the left named Devices.