Follow these instructions to install and use the VMware Horizon Client for Remote Desktop access.

Step-by-step guide


Installing the VMware Horizon Client

VMware Horizon Client is available for university-provided computers in both Software Center for Windows devices and Self Service for macOS devices.


Using the VMware Horizon Client

First Time Use:

Launch VPN.

Click on Start > All Programs > VMware > VMware Horizon Client > Add Server Name of Connection Server = connect.uncanet.unca.edu


Click Continue.


Click Accept.


Enter Active Directory credentials. Use the drop down arrow in the Domain field and select UNCANET


Double-click an available desktop to begin working.


Returning Users:

Launch VPN.

Click the Windows Start button > All Programs

Select VMware > VMware Horizon Client

Double-click the horizon6cs1.uncanet.unca.edu icon.


Choose Continue.


Enter password and click Login.


Double-click an available desktop to begin working.



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