Last updated: Aug 31, 2021

Connecting to a Virtual Workstation: Access is only available while on campus network. While off campus, you connect with an active VPN Connection.

Step 1: Open the Remote Desktop Application.

Click the windows “Start” button and in the search type in “remote desktop connection”. Choose the Remote Desktop Connection application.


Step 2: Type in the Computer Name. Example:”Arch-VW-001.yu.yale.edu“ and click the connect button.

Step 3: At the Virtual Workstation login prompt. Login with your Yale University NetID and Password

Note for your NetID, input “Yale\NetID” Replace NetID with your Yale NetID


Step 4: When finished using the workstation, Make sure you log out before closing the window.