There are several requirements for Remote Desktop Connection: 

• Know the computer name or IP address of the on-campus computer to which you want to remotely connect. Please get with your System Administrator within your department if you don’t know your computer name or IP Address. 
• The on-campus computer must be turned on and operating in a non-hibernating or high performance mode.
• The on-campus computer is set to allow remote desktop connection.
• You will need to use your CougarNet credentials.
• Instructions on connecting to your UH workstation from home can be downloaded below.
• For Mac: Review the ACCESSING COMPUTERS REMOTELY USING REMOTE DESKTOP AND VNC article for Mac instructions attached below.
• Ensure you are successfully connected to VPN. Visit the VPN website for connection instructions.

Note: For detailed instructions on how to remote into your workstation on campus please see attachment below.

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VPN how-to videos:

For Mac users watch the How to install/ use Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Mac for installation instructions

Troubleshooting for Mac: If you get error message "Already Installed" during installation, watch the If VPN Install fails- "Already Installed" for Mac

For Windows users watch the How to install/ use Cisco AnyConnect VPN for Windows for installation instructions

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Full-VPN how-to videos:

For Mac users watch the How to use Cisco AnyConnect Full VPN for Mac for installation instructions (you must have VPN for Mac installed on your home computer first)

For Windows users watch the How to use Cisco AnyConnect Full VPN for Windows for installation instructions (you must have VPN for Windows installed on your home computer first)

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How to obtain your IP address videos:

For Mac users watch the How to obtain your IP address for Mac to get your IP Address

For Windows users watch the How to obtain your IP address for Windows to get your IP Address

Note: For detailed instructions on how to remote into your workstation on campus please see attachment below