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Remote Lab Access

Click Here to access COENV Computer Labs Remotely (Note: Users accessing the labs from off-campus will need to be connected through Husky OnNet)

The Remote Lab service gives COENV members remote access to the physical lab machines in eSITS-Supported Student Computing Labs. Instructions on connecting to a lab computer are listed below. Please use the eSITS Help Request Form if you have any questions or problems.

Please note that the FSH 313 and MAR 270 UW Student Computing Labs are restricted for use by UW Students only.  These lab computers may not be used for instruction, research, or general use by UW Faculty and Staff.

Using Remote Computer Access

​​​​​​​Step 1: Download and Connect to Husky OnNet
You must connect to Husky OnNet to connect to the UW Network before using a remote lab computer. Instructions on downloading, installing, and using the VPN are listed on UW IT’s Help Site..

Step 2: Install Microsoft Remote Desktop
Windows: Remote Desktop is included with Windows, no further installation required.
MacOS: Download and Install Remote Desktop from the Mac App Store.

Step 3: Connect to a Lab Computer​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  1. Click the button above to visit the COENV Remote Lab site and navigate to the lab you want to connect to.
  2. Select the IP link of an available computer under ‘Address’ to the right of the computer you would like to remote into. This will initiate a file download to your computer.
  3. Open the file you downloaded (<IP Address>.rdp). You will be navigated to Microsoft Remote Desktop and may be prompted with security warnings, click through these. Then you will be prompted for your username and password. Enter your UW NetID (NETID\<Your UW NetID>) and password.
  4. Once your UW NetID and password are accepted, you will be connected to the lab computer.

Step 4: Sign out of the lab computer, DO NOT shutdown
When you are finished with your work make sure to sign out of your account. This will end the remote session with the computer. Do not shutdown the computer as it makes it makes it unavailable for other users.

Best Practices

  • Do not save your work to remote computers. Save to a cloud storage (OneDrive or Google Drive) or your UW U Drive instead.
  • Save your work frequently as remote connections can be disconnected due to poor network connectivity.
  • Sign out when finished with your work. DO NOT shutdown the computer as it makes it unavailable for other users.