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Android Remote Application Connection Instructions


Please Note: Accessing the UMKC Remote Labs from an Android device requires the use of the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app (version 10.0 or higher).
  1. Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app
  2. Visit the available labs and applications page
  3. Enter your UMKC Username and Password
    • It is no longer required to manually choose a Domain when logging in to Remote Labs. All accounts have been migrated to the UM-AD domain.
  4. Tap Logon
  5. Select a Remote Application and click on the corresponding icon
  6. If labs seats are available you will be taken to another page
  7. Tap on the Launch my session! button
  8. The Microsoft Remote Desktop app may launch automatically (depending on browser and settings). If it does not launch, follow these additional steps
    1. Close your web browser and open your downloads directory
    2. Tap on the newly downloaded .RDP file
  9. You will be prompted for credentials. Login with your fully qualified UMKC Username (UM-AD\UMKCusername) and Password
  10. Tap Logon
  11. If you are off-campus, you will be promted for credentials a second time
  12. You may notice a connection dialog while your connection is being processed
  13. Tap Connect Always
  14. You may notice a connection dialog while your session is being connected
  15. If you have not recently connected to this remote lab computer there will also be a delay as your profile is created. This is normal.
  16. You are now connected! The Remote Application will appear to be running from your local device

If you have questions or require additional help, please visit the Remote Labs FAQ, contact UMKC Remote Labs Support online, or call the UMKC Technology Support Center at 816.235.2000.