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To us the Remote Desktop Connection when you are off campus, you must use VPN (or Virtual Private Network) software] to connect to the UT network.

Please note that we cannot guarantee connectivity from home. These instructions work in most, but not all, cases. If you are unable to connect, check to make sure you have established a connection to campus through VPN software.

Computers with Windows 7

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To connect from home, your home computer must have Windows XP installed. Windows 2000 and earlier versions will not have Remote Desktop installed. In addition, you must use VPN (or Virtual Private Network) software to connect to campus. Read our VPN page to learn more about installing VPN and using it to connect to your office computer.

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1. Establish a remote connection using the VPN software.
2. From the Start menu, go to Programs > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection.
3. Click the Options button.
4. For computer name, type in the full name of your computer (step 5 above).
5. User name: your McCombs logon account. This is the same account you use to log into your work computer, usually last name + first initial, e.g., smithj.
   Passwordnoformat:
   : your McCombs password (this is case sensitive)
   Domain:
   No Format: McCombs (this is not case sensitive)   
6. Click Connect.

The next time you try to connect, you should only have to enter your password; it should remember the rest of the settings.