NOTE: To be able to remote into your UMD work computer, you must first contact the ESSIC OITC with that request. Once requested, we can add you to a list of users with the ability to remote in.

Remoting In 

1. Make sure to leave your work desktop on (but signed out) when you leave the office for the day. This is very important because we cannot remotely turn machines on.

2. When you're home, make sure your laptop is connected to your home WiFi or Ethernet.

3. Pull up the VPN (Download: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client) and sign in with your UMD directory ID and password.

4. Search "remote" on the search bar on the tool bar and click the app "Remote Desktop Connection", which should be installed on all Windows computers (If not, download: Windows Remote Desktop Connection).

4. Type the name of your computer. Each of your computers has a different name, beginning with "ESSI" and ending in ".ad.umd.edu". The exact name of your computer is on a black label on the machine. If you are having problems finding the name of your computer, submit a Helpdesk ticket. 

5. Log in with your UMD directory ID and password.

6. When you are finished, make sure to sign out of the session, not just close the window. If you do not sign out, you could run into issues down the line.