Setup RemoteApp and Desktop Connections

Instead of accessing your Grantee Remote Desktop from the IE webpage using the web URL provided in your Account Activation Resource Presentation, you can add the Grantee Remote Desktop to your Start Menu by setting it up in RemoteApp and Desktop Connections.

A step-by-step instructions are provided below.If you have any question regarding any step of this guide, please fill out the Contact Us form at the end of the page.

A PDF version of the guide is also available to download here.

Method: RemoteApp and Desktop Connections Control Panel

First – Connect to VPN

1)Type “RemoteApp” in the Search Bar next to the Windows Start pic29 button.

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2)Click on “Access RemoteApp and desktops”

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3) Enter the Connection URL as https://rds.dirmgmt.us/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx and click Next.

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4) On the next screen, validate the URL again, and if everything is correct, and click Next.

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5) You will be prompted for your DIRMGMT username and password.
(Ignore the “The user name or password is incorrect” message. Simply re-enter the password.

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6) BE PATIENT!! After a minute or two, you will see the following window showing a successful connection and configuration of a workspace. Click Finish.

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7) An app to connect to the DIR Desktop will now be available from the Start Menu or Search Bar.

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You can also use the icon in the System tray to connect and disconnect.

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