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. On your home laptop or desktop, install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Apple Store.

5. Open up Windows Remote Desktop and add your computer. Each ESSIC computer 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. 

6. Click "OK", the rest of the default settings are fine.

7. Double click your computer and log in with your UMD directory ID.

8. 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.