Remote Desktop (RDP)

Connect and sign into a specific campus computer, then do anything that you can as a YCP member on campus, such as access a file, network drive, local printer, or software.  Employees trying to remote into their office machine will need to request VPN permissions.

Tip: For a simpler, more available way to remotely access campus applications, try RemoteApp instead.

Note: To find which computers have a particular application, see the Find campus software section of our Software & applications article.

Access a YCP computer

If you're accessing a computer that multiple people use, please either use this during your normal class period or check the room's availability before remoting in. If someone is already signed into a computer, please choose another instead; do not sign them out.

By default, your work will save to your H: Drive (unless you choose another location) which can then be accessed through MyFiles. We recommend saving to your Google Drive instead.

Note: Multi-factor Authentication Required! When signing into the computer, you will be prompted to approve the login request as part of the mandated MFA for all students and staff.

Caution: We restart all general use campus computers at about 4:00am each day. If you're using one around that hour, then you may lose any unsaved work.

  • Download YCPLabs.rdp here, then open it.

    • If you've already downloaded it, find and open YCPLabs.rdp.

    • Tip: If you use Google Chrome to download this file it may not recognize the file and try to treat it like a MP3 file. Download and ensure that the file ends in .rdp before attempting to run the file. 

  • Select Show Options.

  • Computer:

    • Add the computer name you want to access (such as your office computer).

    • or

    • Copy & paste a computer name from the Locations & computers section, below.

  • User name: Enter your YCP email address.

    • Note regarding accounts with MFA: If you have your YCP account setup with Multi-factor Authentication and you can only use the Microsoft Authenticator App to access Remote Desktop. You will need to verify with MFA for each RDP connection.

      • Open the Microsoft Authenticator App prior to attempting to the next step. This will allow you to see the approval notification on the App for the access. You will not get a notification on the computer screen to verify with MFA.

  • Select Connect.

  • Select Connect again.

  • Enter your YCP password then select OK.

Sign out when you're done

Closing the RDP window will merely disconnect your session, not sign you out.

 

  • From the App store application on your Mac, find and install Windows App (previously named Microsoft Remote Desktop).

    • If you've already downloaded it, find and open Windows App.

  • Follow the prompts.

  • Select the + button and/or select Add PC.

    • PC name:

      • Add the computer name you want to access (such as your office computer).

      • or

      • Copy & paste a computer name from the Locations & computers section, below.

    • Gateway: Select Add Gateway...

      • Gateway Name: Enter gateway.ycp.edu

      • Select Add.

    • Select Add.

  • Double-click the connection that was just created.

  • Enter your YCP email address and password

    • Note regarding accounts with MFA: If you have your YCP account setup with Multi-factor Authentication and you can only use the Microsoft Authenticator App to access Remote Desktop. You will need to verify with MFA for each RDP connection.

      • Open the Microsoft Authenticator App prior to attempting to the next step. This will allow you to see the approval notification on the App for the access. You will not get a notification on the computer screen to verify with MFA.

  • Select Continue.

    • If you see a certificate prompt, select Continue.

Sign out when you're done

Closing the RDP window will merely disconnect your session, not sign you out.

 

Troubleshoot

 

Locations & computers

Select your preferred location, then copy & paste the name of the computer that you want to access.

Find which computers have a specific software.

 

Civil Engineering Center

  • CEC104-02-Y22
  • CEC104-04-Y22
  • CEC104-06-Y22
  • CEC104-08-Y22
  • CEC104-10-Y22
  • CEC104-13-Y22
  • CEC104-15-Y22
  • CEC104-17-Y22
  • CEC104-19-Y22
  • CEC104-21-Y22
  • CEC104-22-Y22
  • CEC104-24-Y22
  • CEC104-27-Y22
 

Humanities Center

  • HUM131-03-Y23
  • HUM131-05-Y23
  • HUM131-07-Y23
  • HUM131-08-Y23
  • HUM131-10-Y23
  • HUM131-12-Y23
  • HUM131-14-Y23
  • HUM131-17-Y23
  • HUM131-18-Y23
 
  • HUM206-01-Y18
  • HUM206-02-Y18
  • HUM206-03-Y18
  • HUM206-04-Y18

 

Kinsley Engineering Center

  • KEC122-01-Y22
  • KEC122-02-Y22
  • KEC122-03-Y22
  • KEC122-04-Y22
  • KEC122-05-Y22
  • KEC122-06-Y22
  • KEC122-07-Y22
  • KEC122-08-Y22
  • KEC122-09-Y22
  • KEC122-10-Y22
  • KEC122-11-Y22
  • KEC122-12-Y22
 
  • KEC123-03-Y22
  • KEC123-05-Y22
  • KEC123-07-Y22
  • KEC123-09-Y22
  • KEC123-11-Y22
  • KEC123-13-Y22
  • KEC123-15-Y22
  • KEC123-17-Y22
  • KEC123-19-Y22
  • KEC123-21-Y22
  • KEC123-22-Y22
  • KEC123-24-Y22
  • KEC123-27-Y22
  • KEC123-29-Y22
  • KEC123-31-Y22
 
  • KEC124-03-Y22
  • KEC124-05-Y22
  • KEC124-07-Y22
  • KEC124-09-Y22
  • KEC124-10-Y22
  • KEC124-12-Y22
  • KEC124-14-Y22
  • KEC124-16-Y22
  • KEC124-18-Y22
  • KEC124-20-Y22
 
  • KEC126-01-Y22
  • KEC126-02-Y22
  • KEC126-03-Y22
  • KEC126-04-Y22
  • KEC126-05-Y22
  • KEC126-06-Y22
  • KEC126-07-Y22
  • KEC126-08-Y22
  • KEC126-09-Y22
  • KEC126-10-Y22
  • KEC126-11-Y22
 
  • KEC130-02-Y22
  • KEC130-04-Y22
  • KEC130-06-Y22
  • KEC130-08-Y22
  • KEC130-10-Y22
  • KEC130-12-Y22
  • KEC130-14-Y22
  • KEC130-16-Y22
  • KEC130-18-Y22
  • KEC130-20-Y22
  • KEC130-22-Y22
  • KEC130-24-Y22
  • KEC130-26-Y22
  • KEC130-28-Y22
  • KEC130-30-Y22
 
  • KEC132-02-Y22
  • KEC132-04-Y22
  • KEC132-06-Y22
  • KEC132-08-Y22
  • KEC132-10-Y22
  • KEC132-11-Y22
  • KEC132-14-Y22
  • KEC132-17-Y22
  • KEC132-20-Y22
  • KEC132-22-Y22
  • KEC132-25-Y22
 

Willman Business Center

  • WBC221-02-Y23
  • WBC221-04-Y23
  • WBC221-06-Y23
  • WBC221-08-Y23
  • WBC221-10-Y23
  • WBC221-12-Y23
  • WBC221-14-Y23
  • WBC221-16-Y23
  • WBC221-18-Y23
  • WBC221-20-Y23
  • WBC221-22-Y23
  • WBC221-24-Y23
  • WBC221-26-Y23
  • WBC221-28-Y23
  • WBC221-30-Y23
  • WBC221-32-Y23
 

Evelyn & Earle Wolf Hall

  • WOLF307-01-Y22
  • WOLF307-02-Y22
  • WOLF307-03-Y22
  • WOLF307-04-Y22
  • WOLF307-05-Y22
  • WOLF307-06-Y22
  • WOLF307-07-Y22
 
  • WOLF307A-01-Y22
  • WOLF307A-02-Y22
 
  • WOLF309-01-Y22
  • WOLF309-02-Y22
 
  • WOLF310-01-Y22
  • WOLF310-02-Y22
 
  • WOLF311-01-Y22
  • WOLF311-02-Y22

 

Contact Us:

For more information or clarity, please contact Library and Technology Services (LTS)

  • Library and Technology Services (LTS):
    • Phone: 717-815-1559
    • Email: LTShelp@ycp.edu

Still having trouble Remote Desktop? 

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