1. Open a web browser and type https://mypcrds.blinn.edu in the address box.
2. Enter your email address for the username.
Students: firstname.lastname##@buc.blinn.edu, where ## are the last two digits of your student ID number.
3. After signing in, you will see an icon(s) for the program(s) that you have been granted access to. If you do not see any icons, submit a help ticket thru the support portal, support.blinn.edu, or contact the help desk at 979-830-4357.
Note: Your icons will be different depending on what programs you have been grant access to.
4. Click on the Icon to download the RDP file that you will need to connect to the program. Repeat for each app.
A. If you are prompted to save the file, change the save location to the Desktop or a location of your choice and change the file name to match what the program is, then click save.
B. If you are not prompted to save and the file automatically downloads, click on the small arrow icon next to the file name and select “Show in folder”.
C. Right click on the file and select copy. (By default, the file should be highlight)
D. On the desktop or a location of your choice right click select paste.
E. Now right click on the file that you just pasted and select “Rename”. Change the file name to match what the program is, then press enter.
5. Open the file that you just saved to your desktop or a location of your choice.
6. A security prompted will appear, click the connect button to continue.
(Note: If you do not want to see this prompt the next time you connect to your virtual desktop, check the box next to “Don’t ask me again for remote connections from this publisher” before you click connect.)
7. You will be prompted for your Blinn credentials. Enter your Blinn email for the “User name” then enter your password. Click OK. (Note: They next time you connect, you will only need to enter your password.)
8. You will receive a push notification on your mobile phone asking you to Approve or Deny. Select Approve to continue.
9. The first time you connect to the remote app it can take up to a minute and a half before you can use the program. If the remote app does not start within two minutes, cancel, and try starting the remote app again.
10. The next time you want to connect to the remote app just open the file that you saved in step 4, then repeat steps 9 &10. (Steps 8-10 if you did not check the box “Don’t ask me again…”)
Additional Details
If receive an error, are not able to connect, or need additional information or assistance? Call the IT Help Desk at 979-830-4357 (HELP) or contact the IT Help Desk Chat Line.