DDS - Remote Desktop Connection via Cisco VPN (macOS)

Step 1

Click on the Spotlight icon and search for Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client.

*Please Note: If you do not have the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client on your computer, visit the VPN page to download and install.

Step 2

Enter vpn.colorado.edu, or your department's custom VPN, if applicable (contact your DDS Professional for the address of a custom VPN). Click Connect.

Step 3

Enter your Identikey username and password. Click OK.

Step 4

Click on the Spotlight icon and search for Microsoft Remote Desktop.

Please Note: If you do not have Microsoft Remote Desktop on your computer, you can download the application from the App Store.

Step 5

Click on the + symbol at the top of the window and select Desktop.

In the Computer field, enter your work computer name in the following format:

YourComputerName.ad.colorado.edu

Click Save button to finish connecting.

*Please Note: Your DDS professional will provide you with your computer name when configuring your work computer for Remote Desktop Connections. Contact DDS if you need this information.

Step 6

Double click on the icon labelled with your computer name and enter your Identikey username and password when prompted.