Remote Desktop Setup


Monday, December 21, 2020

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) will allow staff to connect to their computer on campus from a remote location, such as your home.

A PDF version of this document is located here.

Prerequisites

  • You must first install and configure a VPN before using Remote Desktop Protocol

Getting Started on Windows

  1. Click on the Start Menu and navigate to All Apps > Windows Accessories and click Remote Desktop Connection. Alternatively, you can click the Start Menu and type RDP, Remote Desktop Connection should appear under Best match.



  2. Click Show Options. Add the following information
    • Computer: 1kx0v52.vpul.upenn.edu
    • User name: VPUL\Your Pennkey (login name you use at your office)
    • Before clicking Connect, click Save As… to save the Remote Desktop Connection to your desktop.



    • Enter your VPUL Password (not your Pennkey password, but your password you use to log into your desktop) in the Password box
  3. The first time you initiate your Remote Desktop Connection, you may receive the messages listed below:



  4. Once you’ve successfully connected, you will see your desktop computer and it will appear as if you are sitting at your desk on campus.

Getting Started on MacOS

  1. Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store.
  2. Locate Remote Desktop and launch the application
  3. Click Add Desktop connection
  4. Enter the following information:
    • PC Name: 1kx0v52.vpul.upenn.edu
    • Click Add
    • Double click your new desktop connection. If you get a pop up message, click Continue.
    • Enter your VPUL Login name (VPUL\Pennkey) and VPUL password. This is the same login you use at your computer on campus.
  5. Once you’ve successfully connected, you will see your desktop computer and it will appear as if you are sitting at your desk on campus.