Connect to Austin - Windows

Reminder:
If you are outside of the office, you must first connect to the VPN. Instructions for connecting to the VPN in Windows can be found at Use the Penn State VPN - Windows.

Connecting to the Server:

  1. In Windows 10: Go to Start Menu > Windows Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.
  2. For the Computer name type: s6-austin.ad.psu.edu.
    Screenshot of the Remote Desktop Connection window with the name entered as described.
  3. Click connect.
  4. You may receive a warning about "the identity of the remote computer". If so, check the box next to "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" and click "Yes".
    Screenshot of the Remote Desktop Connection warning stating that the identity cannot be verified.
  5. You will now see a user agreement. Read the agreement. Click OK to accept and continue to the login screen.
    Screenshot of the user agreement.
  6. Login with your PSU Access Account username and password. Then hit enter to continue.
    Screenshot of the login window.
  • IMPORTANT: When you are finished on the Server, Log Off. Do NOT select "Disconnect" or just click the X in the floating blue bar at the top of the screen. Unless you log off, your session will remain active.

Logging off:

  1. Click on the Windows icon to open the Start menu.
    Screenshot showing the Windows icon for the Start Menu.
  2. Click on the icon on the left side that looks like a person.
  3. Select "Sign out".
    Screenshot showing the menu with the Sign out option.