Remote VDI

Operating System: All

Applies To: UB faculty, staff and researchers

Last Updated: May 1, 2024

Using Remote VDI

1. If you are off campus, connect to UBVPN. Otherwise, skip to step 2.

2. Open a web browser and go to https://deptvdi.buffalo.edu/portal/webclient/index.html#/

3. Enter UBITName (without ad\) and password

  • If signing in with an exception account, use itorg\exceptionaccount for the username
Zoom image: VMware login screen displaying UBITName and password fields. VMware login screen displaying UBITName and password fields.

4. Enter the number corresponding to your preferred Duo authentication method

Zoom image: Screen capture showing Duo authentication options (Duo Push, Phone call, SMS passcodes) Screen capture showing Duo authentication options (Duo Push, Phone call, SMS passcodes).

5. Once connected, single-click on a desktop you are entitled to. You will be connected to the desktop

Logging Off

1. Click Start

2. Click Log off

3. You will see a message indicating your desktop has been disconnected. Click Close

Zoom image: log off log off.

4. At the main web page, click the button in the upper right corner of the window, then select Log off

5. You will see a confirmation message that you want to log off. Click OK

6. Close your web browser

Zoom image: log off log off.
Still need help?

Contact the UBIT Help Center.