Azure virtual desktops can be accessed by using the Microsoft Remote Desktop client or through the web using Chrome, FireFox or Edge.  

iPad First Time Setup Instructions

• Install the "Remote Desktop Mobile" App from the App Store or "Self Service".
• Open the Remote Desktop Mobile app you just installed. 
• Tap on the Workspaces icon on the bottom right of your screen.
• Tap the plus (+) in the upper right hand corner and choose "Add Workspace".
• Enter your Bowdoin Email address and tap Next. 
• Login with your Bowdoin credentials when prompted.
• All Workspaces/Virtual Desktops you have access to will show up.
  • Some staff may have access to more than one virtual desktop based on their job role.
  • Each workspace will be easily identifiable by name.
  • If you're looking for the Lab Desktop its located under the Lab 2024 section
• Tap on any of them to connect and enter your Bowdoin credentials.
• You will be logged in and see the Desktop. 

macOS First Time Setup Instructions

• The Remote Desktop app is already installed on all Bowdoin owned user's computers and will be in the Applications folder as "Microsoft Remote Desktop"
• On personal computers download the "Microsoft Remote Desktop App" from "Self Service" (for faculty and staff) or the Mac App Store.
  • An article with directions on installing and using Self Service can be under the "Related Articles" section on this page. 
• Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop App you just installed. 
• Click on the Workspaces tab in the top right. 
• Click the plus (+) icon at the top and choose "Add Workspace".
• Enter your Bowdoin Email address and click Add. 
• Login with your Bowdoin credentials when prompted.
• All Workspaces/Virtual Desktops you have access to will show up.
  • Some staff may have access to more than one virtual desktop based on their job role.
  • Each workspace will be easily identifiable by name.
  • If you're looking for the Lab Desktop its located under the Lab 2024 section
• Click on the one you want to connect to and enter your Bowdoin credentials when prompted.
• You will be logged in and see the Desktop. 

Windows First Time Setup Instructions

• On most Windows computers, Microsoft Remote Desktop is already installed. Open Search from the Start Menu to look for it. If it isn't found, contact the Service Desk for assistance.
• Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop App
• Click Subscribe.
• Sign in with your Bowdoin credentials.
• When prompted un-check "Allow my organization to manage my device" and click OK.
• Click Done.
• All Workspaces/Virtual Desktops you have access to will show up.
  • Some staff may have access to more than one virtual desktop based on their job role.
  • Each workspace will be easily identifiable by name.
  • If you're looking for the Lab Desktop its located under the Lab 2024 section
• Click on the one you want to connect to and enter your Bowdoin credentials when prompted. 
• You will be logged in and see the Desktop. 

Web Connection Instructions

• Open Firefox, Chrome or Edge and navigate to https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/index.html
• Log in with your Bowdoin credentials when prompted.
• All Workspaces/Virtual Desktops you have access to will show up.
  • Some staff may have access to more than one virtual desktop based on their job role.
  • Each workspace will be easily identifiable by name.
  • If you're looking for the Lab Desktop its located under the Lab 2024 section
• Click on the one you want to connect to and enter your Bowdoin credentials when prompted. 
• You will be logged in and see the Desktop.