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How to connect to Peach, our remote desktop server

"Peach" is our remote desktop server that you can use from your personal computer to access secure data and do work remotely. Here's how to connect!

IF YOU ARE ON A LAPTOP, YOU MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE UW-MADISON VPN BEFORE CONNECTING!

Connecting from Windows

Connecting from Windows

In the search bar near the start button, type "Remote desktop". You'll see the "Remote Desktop Connection" app appear. Open this app.

Remote desktop start menu

Once the remote desktop application opens, type CHM-TS-PEACH.ad.wisc.edu in the "computer" box.

Remote desktop box

Hit "connect". You will be asked for your credentials. Click on more options, then click use a different account.

RD login

In the username box, type AD\(your NetID). You must include the "AD\". Type your NetID password in the password box, then click "OK".

RD Username boxes 2

You are now connected! Remember to SIGN OUT at the end of your session (Start -> your user icon -> Sign Out)

Sign Out

Connecting from Mac

Connecting from Mac

YOU MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE UW-MADISON VPN BEFORE CONNECTING!

Open your search and type "Windows App". If the app doesn't appear (or isn't already installed), you may have to install it from the Apple Store.

(Open the App Store, type "Windows App". the app should be free, so press the "get" button, then "install")

Once the app is installed (or if you already had it installed), open it with the search function (type "windows app" in the search bar, or open it from your applications):

Once the app opens, click on "Devices" and then the "Add PC" button (or press the "+" button at the top to add a PC)

Microsoft RD app

In the window that appears, type CHM-TS-PEACH.ad.wisc.edu as your PC name, and type "Peach" as the friendly name.

Microsoft RD add PC window

The "Peach" PC connection will now appear in your Devices list. Double-click on the "Peach" box to connect to the computer.

Microsoft RD with peach icon

Enter AD\(Your NetID) in the username box. Remember to add "AD\" before your NetID!

Enter your NetID password in the box, then click continue to connect.

Microsoft RD username and password

Remember to SIGN OUT when you are finished with your session! (Start button -> your user icon -> Sign Out)

signout



Keywords:
peach, remote, terminal, peach.chm, sonora, microsoft remote 
Doc ID:
132452
Owned by:
Ty C. in Center for Healthy Minds
Created:
2023-11-01
Updated:
2024-10-30
Sites:
Center for Healthy Minds