University of Leeds

Information Systems Services

Desktop Anywhere

Introduction

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Desktop Anywhere provides students and research postgraduates with secure remote access to University IT services from most computers which have Internet access.

Once logged in, students have access to the following facilities via a familiar cluster-style desktop:

  • Some of the most frequently used applications on the ISS cluster desktop
  • Home directory (M: drive) and departmental shared areas (N: drive)
  • On-campus services such as departmental intranet sites and Library services
  • Cluster printing

Desktop Anywhere is accessible from off-campus via the internet or the University residence network, and from on campus via the University wireless network. It is easy to use and works on many different operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) and browsers.

Connecting to Desktop Anywhere

Connecting to the service couldn't be easier. Simply log into the Portal at http://portal.leeds.ac.uk and go to the Computing and Libraries tab. Within the Desktop Anywhere channel, click the Connect to Desktop Anywhere link.

For further information and help with Desktop Anywhere, see the Getting Started section.

A separate Remote and Mobile Access service is available for staff. See the Remote and Mobile Access Service for further details.

Contact us

Telephone: + 44 (0) 113 343 3333

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