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Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), formerly Windows Virtual Desktop, with aweb clientorremote desktop app clientusing Windows, MacOS, iOS, or Android device. Show
Request AccessSelect one of the links below to submit a request for access to AVD. You will receive a confirmation email when access to AVD has been granted.
Note: Trouble accessing the request form? Log intoportal.office.comwith your UMass email and password and try the link again. What's New in AVD as of Spring 2021In a Web Browser -Access Software Using Azure Virtual Desktop Web ClientConnect to the Web Client
UMass Classroom Remote DesktopTheAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) dashboardwill display an icon for theUMass Classroom remote desktop.
Close an Open UMass Classroom Session and DisconnectUMass Classroom Remote Desktop Session:
Mac OS - Access Software Using Azure Virtual Desktop via Microsoft Remote Desktop App for MacDownload the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client
Connect to a Workspace
UMass Classroom Remote DesktopTheAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) dashboardwill display an icon for theUMass Classroom remote desktop.
Note:If you are looking for an application that is not listed under the Start menu, check thesoftware listand ensure that the app is available on AVD.Some apps on the UMass Classroom remote desktop are grouped in folders by category. Sign out of the UMass Classroom SessionUMass Classroom Remote Desktop Session:
Windows - Access Software Using Azure Virtual Desktop via Microsoft Remote Desktop App for WindowsDownload and Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop client
Connect to UMass Azure Virtual Desktop
UMass Classroom Remote DesktopTheAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) dashboardwill display an icon for theUMass Classroom remote desktop.
Sign out of the UMass Classroom SessionUMass Classroom Remote Desktop Session:
About OneDrive and Azure Virtual DesktopYou can use your UMass Amherst OneDrive cloud storage account, which is already integrated with the AVD service, to easily save and open your work in AVD Remote Applications and Virtual Desktop - and to access it later on other devices. Helpful links about OneDriveUsing the OneDrive web interface (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) Using the OneDrive client (Mac OS) Using the OneDrive client (Windows) Using OneDrive with AVD UMass Classroom Remote DesktopOpen Your Work in AVD with OneDriveThe instructions below apply to most applications. While using an application on the UMass Classrooms remote desktop, and when ready to open your previously saved work or a set of data, navigate to the File Explorer.
Note: If you are unable to see mapped OneDrive University of Massachusetts(\\localhost\c$\users\username) (O:) or\\localhost\c$users\username\OneDrive - University of Massachusetts (O:), close the app in AVD and then open it again. Save Your Work in AVD with OneDriveSaving to OneDrive will allow you to retrieve your work at a later time and at any device. To save your work created in an app using UMass Classroom remote desktop:
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