The following page(s) contain instructions on using Remote Desktop to connect to Faculty & Staff Windows computers on the UMKC campus (from off-campus).
Attention: Your campus computer must be powered on and you must also have rights to access your computer remotely. You must also follow these steps (one time only) to ensure your campus computer is ready to accept Remote Desktop connections. If you need assistance, please contact the IS Call Center or your IT Liaison.
iOS Remote Desktop Connection Instructions
Please note: The instructions below are an example of how to use the free version of the Microsoft Remote Desktop app These instructions are subject to change as Microsoft releases updates to the app. Actual steps will differ depending on which RDP app you decide to use.
If you have not recently connected to this computer there will be a delay as your profile is created. This is normal.
- Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop App
- Tap the plus symbol in the upper right corner
- Tap Add PC or Server
- Tap PC Name
- Enter the name of the remote computer to connect to. If you are unable to determine the name of your campus (office) computer, contact the IS Call Center or your IT Liaison
- Tap Done
- Tap Settings
- Tap Friendly Name
- Enter UMKC
- Tap Done
- Tap Gateway
- Tap Add Remote Desktop Gateway
- Tap Server Name
- Enter tsg.umkc.edu
- Tap Done
- Tap Save
- Tap Create Connection
- Tap Save
- To open the Remote Desktop Session, tap UMKC under Remote Desktops
- If you are warned that “the server certificate cannot be validated” tap Connect Always
- You will be prompted to enter your user name and password. You may optionally choose to store the user name and password, but if you do so it is strongly recommended that you password protect your device.
You are now connected!