How do I connect to my office Mac from home?

Connect to the NCSU VPN

The university requires that users who wish to connect to on-campus machines from off-campus to first connect to the campus VPN (Virtual Private Network).

To do so, simply download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client from the NCSU VPN website, https://oit.ncsu.edu/campus-it/campus-data-network/vpn.  The site also includes installation, setup, and connection instructions.

Once you have successfully connected the NC State VPN, proceed to connect to your remote computer.

To Establish a Remote Desktop Connection

  1. Open Screen Sharing on your mac. (The easiest way to find it is to press Command + Space and type Screen Sharing in the spotlight search box.)
    Screen Sharing Dialog

    1. Your Computer's name:


      (View this page on your office computer to get the appropriate name)

    2. You will be prompted for your Unity password when you connect.
  2. When you click Connect, you will be prompted for your Unity password. Then you should be presented with a login screen or you will be automatically logged in.


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