Question
How can I connect to my on campus desktop when I am off campus?
Overview
Prerequisites:
- Machine must be a Windows 10 workstation
- The workstation you want to remote to must be powered on and left on and connected via Ethernet (No Wi-Fi)
Verify your StarID is a local Administrator:
- Click on the Start Button in the lower left corner
- Click on Settings (Gear Icon)
- Click on Accounts
- If you do not see accounts, click on Home in the upper left corner
- Verify that Administrator is listed under your name

NOTE: If you are not a local administrator, please contact the Solutions Center.
Find the device name:
- Log into the workstation you want to remote into
- Right-click on the Start Button in the lower left corner
- In the pop-up menu, click on System
- Locate the Device name under Device specifications. This is your workstation name
Example: MSU1234567

Setup Remote Desktop Direct:
- Download MSURemoteDesktopDirect.rdp and save it to your desktop
Connect to Remote Desktop Direct:
NOTE: Using Remote Desktop Direct does not require using the VPN client
- Double-click the MSURemoteDesktopDirect.rdp file
- Replace Workstation Name with the device name from the Find the device name section, plus add campus.mnsu.edu to the end of the device name
Example: MSU1234567.campus.mnsu.edu
- Open connection and type Campus\StarID to login