Remote Desktop - Windows 10/11

  1. In Windows Search box begin typing Remote Desktop.

  2. Select Remote Desktop Connection from the search results list.

  3. In the Remot​e Desktop Connection box, enter your UWSP computer name followed by ".uwsp.edu" and then select Show Options.

    For example, spointer-wd.uwsp.edu. For instructions on how to find a UWSP computer name, visit the General FAQ page.




  4. Select the Advanced tab.



  5. Click Settings…



  6. Complete the following:
    • Select "Use these RD Gateway server settings".
    • For Server name type in remotedesktop.uwsp.edu.
    • Check "Bypass RD Gateway server for local addresses".
    • Check "Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer".


  7. Click Ok.

  8. Click "Connect for the Remote Desktop Connection".

  9. Enter your UWSP username@uwsp.edu and your UWSP password and click OK.


  10. Click Yes if you receive a warning notice, "The identity of the remote computer cannot be verified. Do you want to connect anyway?"

  11. Check the box next to "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" to prevent this prompt from reoccuring.



You are now remotely connected to your computer.

Is your UWSP computer asleep or powered off? Visit the Wake My Computer website to power on your computer.​