Remote Desktop

With the recent changes (Summer 2026) to the network, accessing your computer remotely has changed. Please read the following steps below to update your current connection.

Before you can connect to your work computer you will need to download, install, and configure the GlobalProtect campus VPN client.

1. Open your start menu and type “Remote Desktop Connection” to find the remote desktop client. Click on the result that Windows finds, and this will open up the remote desktop application.
2. In the Computer field, type in the economics computer name you are trying to reach. Ex: “econser090.umd.edu”
3. A pop-up window will appear asking for your credentials. Enter your UMD credentials (username written as “username@umd.edu” (without quotes)) and click “OK”.
4. Upon first connecting, you may get a warning about the computer's identity. Check the “Don't ask me again for connections to this computer” and click “Yes”.
5. A window will pop up showing your remote computer. You may now use it as you would normally.

NOTE: If you are on Mac OS and cannot connect to your machine, follow these steps.

1. Uninstall your current Remote Desktop app.
2. Download the most recent version of Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Apple App Store.
3. Follow the steps above using the new app.