The Stat Apps Server (also called WinCompute) gives UT Austin students, faculty, and staff access to a Windows remote desktop with statistical and mathematical software. Permission does not need to be granted to access the server; all current students, faculty, and staff with an active EID can connect.

On this page:

Available Software

• HLM

• Mathematica

• MATLAB

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Mplus

• R & R Studio

• SAS

• Stata

Guidelines for Using the Stat Apps Server

• The Stat Apps Server is not for file storage.
  Profiles are not retained long-term and therefore should not be used for storing files.
  Instead, store files in your UT OneDrive or UT Box account, download them to the Stat Apps Server to work, then re-upload files at the end of your session. You can also share local drives from your computer through the remote desktop connection to access your files that way.

• Do not store confidential data on the server.
  Delete all confidential data before logging out.
  For more information on data classification, see UT Data Classification.

• Users may not have access to all software at all times.
  There are a limited number of seats on the server, with an even more limited number of licenses for some software.

• The Stat Apps Server is an instructional tool intended for coursework, short-duration personal projects, or testing a new software package prior to purchasing.
  It is not recommended for dissertations, theses, publications, research, or time-sensitive projects. Availability cannot be guaranteed.

What you need

• You must have the Duo Mobile app set up on a smartphone or tablet.

• Computer or tablet with an internet connection.

  • For macOS: install the Windows App (available in the Apple App Store)

Getting Connected

From a Web Browser

Note: Keyboard shortcuts may not work when connecting from your web browser. If needed, use the instructions below to connect via an RDP app on macOS, Windows, or Linux.

Connect

1. In your web browser, go to https://wincompute.cns.utexas.edu/.

2. Sign in with:

   • Username: your EID

   • Password: your EID password

3. Click the CNS Stats computer icon.
   In the Access Local Resources window, select desired options and click Allow.

4. Approve the Duo push notification when prompted for Remote Desktop Gateway.

macOS

Connect for the First Time

1. Download the WinCompute.rdp file from Box.
   https://utexas.box.com/v/Wincompute-RDP

2. Install Windows App from the Apple App Store.

3. Open the app and click Don’t Allow or OK when asked for Camera and Microphone permissions.

4. With Windows App navigate to the top menu bar, select Connections → Import from RDP file…
   
   

   Open

   

5. Navigate to your downloads folder.

6. Select the WinCompute.rdp file you downloaded in step 1 and click Import.

Connect

1. Double-click on the WinCompute window and enter:

   • Username: austin\yourEID (use a backslash \, not a forward slash /)

   • Password: your EID password

2. Click Continue.

3. Approve the Duo push notification from the Duo Mobile app when prompted for Remote Desktop Gateway login.
   See KB0018338 for gateway details.

Windows

Connect

1. Download the WinCompute.rdp file from Box and save in in an easy-to-reach location.
   https://utexas.box.com/v/Wincompute-RDP

2. Once downloaded Double-click the file to open.

   Open

   

3. On the alert pop-up, check "Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer" and click Connect.
   
   

   Open

   

4. Enter:

   • Username: austin\yourEID (use a backslash \)

   • Password: your EID password
     
     

     Open

     

5. Click OK.

6. Approve the Duo push notification when prompted for Remote Desktop Gateway login.

Linux

If you’re connecting from a Linux system, you’ll need to use an RDP client such as Remmina. Most modern Linux distributions include Remmina by default, or you can install it via your package manager.

How to install Remmina App: https://remmina.org/how-to-install-remmina/

Connect

1. Open Remmina

   • Click the + icon in the top-left corner, or go to
     Remmina → Create a New Connection Profile.

2. Enter the following settings:

   Name: A name of your choosing (e.g., “WinCompute”)
   Protocol: RDP

3. Under the Basic tab:

   • Server: wincompute.cns.utexas.edu

   • Username: your EID

   • Password: your EID password

   • Domain:

     • If signing in with your EID: AUSTIN

     • If signing in with a local account: localhost

4. Under the Advanced tab:

   • Remote Desktop Gateway server: rdg.austin.utexas.edu

   • Remote Desktop Gateway username: your EID

   • Remote Desktop Gateway password: your EID password

   • Remote Desktop Gateway domain: AUSTIN

5. Click Save to store the connection profile.

6. To connect:
   Double-click your new profile in Remmina. When prompted, approve your Duo push notification to complete the login process.

Map a Network Drive or Austin Disk Share

If you need to access a departmental or research shared drive while connected to WinCompute, follow the steps below to map the network drive in your Remote Desktop session.

Before you begin: You must have permissions to access the network drive you’re mapping.

Steps to Map a Network Drive

1. Open File Explorer: from the Start Menu (Windows icon) in the lower-left corner, select or search for File Explorer.

2. Click This PC from the left panel then select the Computer tab (if it isn’t already active).

3. Select Map network drive from the ribbon.

4. Select any unused drive letter from the Drive drop-down menu.

5. In the Folder field, enter the address for the network drive. For Austin Disk shares, the path should look like \\austin.utexas.edu\disk\<DEPTName>\<ShareName>.

   1. Replace <DEPTName> with your department’s name or abbreviation and <ShareName> with the shared folder name.

   2. For Dr. Su Yeong Kim’s Austin Disk share, enter `\\austin.utexas.edu\disk\hdfs\SYKim`

6. Check the box labeled Reconnect at sign-in.

7. Click Finish.

8. Your EID credentials should be passed through and allow the connection to be made. Or, you maybe be prompted to sign in. Use the username and password for the network share.

The mapped drive will now appear under This PC in File Explorer each time you log into your WinCompute session.

Note

• Drive Name Placeholder:
  Replace <ShareName> in the folder path with the actual departmental or project share name assigned to your group (for example, BIOShare, CHEMData, or CNSProjectDrive).
  If you are unsure which share name to use, contact CNS OIT for assistance via https://cns.utexas.edu/help .

Troubleshooting

Need Further Assistance?

If you need help, create a ticket with CNS OIT using the Request Type: Reporting WinCompute issues.
If you encounter issues following these instructions, please specify which step you had trouble with and include any error messages received.