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Connecting to Your Azure Virtual Desktop

Modified on: Wed, Jun 10, 2026 5:05 PM

Connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop on your Mac
  1. Install Windows App from Apple's App Store: Windows App on the Mac App Store
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    NOTE

    Note: requires macOS 11.0 or later. For information on updating your macOS visit Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

  2. Click the download icon. If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password.

    Download icon for the Windows App in the Mac App Store
  3. Click "Open" once the Windows App is installed.
  4. You will need to allow access to your microphone and camera if you wish to use them in a remote session. If prompted, click "Continue", "OK" and "OK".
  5. Select the "Workspaces" tab and click "Add Workspace".

    Windows App interface showing the Workspaces tab and the Add Workspace button
  6. When prompted for a URL enter https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery and click "Add".

    enter workspace URL address and select "add"
  7. Enter your WFU email address (including @wfu.edu) and click "Next".

    Microsoft sign-in prompt prompting for the WFU email address
  8. You will be redirected to Google for authentication. Sign in to your WFU Google account.
  9. Double-click the VM under "Primary Virtual Machine" to start a session.

    Windows App dashboard showing the Primary Virtual Machine icon ready for connection
  10. You will be asked to sign in to your virtual machine using your WFU username followed by @deacnet.wfu.edu, for example [email protected], and your Wake Forest password.
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    NOTE

    The first time that you access your Azure Virtual Desktop it will take several minutes to start while your profile is created. After this initial connection, starting your Azure Virtual Desktop will take approximately 2 minutes.

  11. Once the Windows 11 desktop appears you are fully signed in to your Azure Virtual Desktop.
Connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop on your Windows PC
  1. Download and install the Windows App: Windows App - Microsoft Store

    Get button for the Windows App in the Microsoft Store
  2. Launch the Windows App application from the desktop icon and click "Sign in".

    Windows App welcome screen with the Sign in button highlighted
  3. Enter your WFU email address (@wfu.edu) and click "Next".

    Microsoft identity entry window with WFU email text field
  4. You will be redirected to Google for authentication. Sign in to your WFU Google account.
  5. You will be presented with a list of virtual machines assigned to your account. Click connect on a VM icon to start the session.

    Windows App interface showing the available Virtual Machine icon with a Connect button
  6. After a few minutes you will be asked to sign in to your virtual machine. Enter your WFU password and click OK.
  7. If your VM is currently powered down you will receive a message to wait for it to boot.
  8. You should now be signed in to your virtual machine session with your WFU credentials.

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