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Accessing the Hull Azure Virtual Desktop

The Azure Virtual Desktop Service hosted by Microsoft allows you to remotely access applications that you use on the Hull campus from anywhere with an internet connection. It accesible by Staff and Students with an active Hull IT account.

Only use this system when you cannot get to campus, or are having issues connecting to the Hull Global Protect VPN

To access the Hull Virtual Desktop open your Browser in incognito mode (To open such a Window within MS Edge/Google Chrome, press Ctrl+Shift+N . If using a Mac, press Command-Shift-N) and paste the link below into the address bar

https://windows365.microsoft.com/ent#/devices

You need to sign in to your UoH Microsoft account (b.smith@hull.ac.uk) and password.

 

Staff members should click Connect on Staff Pooled Desktop Option and students to the Student Desktop option

Click Connect.

Enter your (Hull) password – Click Sign In

When Connected to Remote Desktop you’ll see the Desktop below where you can navigate to your required Application.

 

Updated on 13/10/2026
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