Virtual Desktop - Connect to Azure Virtual Desktops

Use Microsoft Remote Desktop app on Windows workstations to connect to Azure Virtual Desktops.

To access Azure Virtual Desktops from a Microsoft Windows computer, use the Remote Desktop app. Please note: This is a separate application from the traditional Remote Desktop Connection application. 

Connect to Virtual Desktops with Remote Desktop app

1. From the Windows Start Menu, open Remote Desktop.
2. On the Connect to PCs and Workspaces screen, click the + Add button in the upper-right corner of the toolbar.
3. From the drop-down menu, select Workspaces.
4. On the Subscribe to a Workspace screen, enter your email in the Email or Workspace URL text box.
5. Wait while Remote Desktop finds workspaces. When complete, a URL will appear under "We found Workspaces at the following URLs".
6. Click the blue Subscribe button.
7. You will be prompted to log in to your UW-Platteville Microsoft account (@uwplatt.edu) to connect to the Azure Virtual Desktop service. Complete Duo MFA if prompted.
8.  The Workspaces, pools, and desktops that you have access to will be displayed.
9. To launch a desktop click on the associated icon.
10. You will now be prompted to log into the Windows virtual desktop running in the Azure cloud. Use your UW-Platteville NetID and password.
11. Click Connect.

Need help?

If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 or helpdesk@uwplatt.edu.  You may also visit the Help Desk on the first floor of the Karrmann Library.