- Go to https://remotelab.plattsburgh.edu/
- Sign in with your SUNY Plattsburgh username and password and then click “Login.” After logging in, you will now need to DUO authenticate to gain access to the remote computer. (If you have already signed into DUO you will not need to complete this step.)
- Next, click on the computer lab that contains the software you want to utilize. (The software is listed to the right of the lab name. It is recommended to use Main Virtual Lab unless you are enrolled in a specific class/major that requires one of the other options)
Upon clicking the appropriate computer lab, you will be automatically logged-in utilizing your SUNY Plattsburgh username and password that was used in step 2. Upon successful login you will be brought to the home screen of the remote computer. You can select a specific computer in the virtual lab by clicking the + sign to the left of the lab name which will show you the list of computers available.- Once you’re done utilizing the remote computer, please click the “Log Out” icon on the home screen to properly log out of the remote computer. By doing this, you will free up the machine for other users to use remotely.
Saving
It is highly recommended to save all work often while using the remote computer by using Google Drive, which can be quickly accessed on the web via drive.plattsburgh.edu, while using any web browser on the remote computer.
Printing
If printing is needed, please print your document to a PDF file and then upload by using Google Drive, which can be quickly accessed on the web via drive.plattsburgh.edu, while using any web browser on the remote computer.
Connection Timeout: Connections to remote computers will timeout(disconnect) after one hour of inactivity, which may result in a loss of work, if not saved before this point.