Remote Desktop, Enabling and using the Remote Desktop Gateway
I need to use the Remote Deskop Gateway, how do I get started?
- Enabling Remote Desktop on your Windows machine: Networking, Remote Desktop Gateway Service, Configuring Windows To Allow Remote Connections
- Configuring the Remote Desktop Gateway on your Windows and Mac OS X machine: Networking, Remote Desktop Gateway Service
A few things to note:
- If you are restricting Remote Desktop access by IP address, you'll need to allow incoming connections from the IP addresses of the Remote Desktop Gateway servers:
- 128.174.67.144/28
- Some Departments may manage these settings. If you encounter any difficulty configuring Remote Desktop, contact your local IT Pro
- If your off-campus computer is not running Windows, you will need to use a supported Microsoft RDP client that supports using a Remote Desktop Gateway server. Configure it to use server name: rdpgateway.illinois.edu and select either "prompt for authentication" or enter your credentials.
- Access to the Remote Desktop Gateway is protected by Duo MFA (Multifactor Authentication (MFA), Introduction). Please ensure your account is registered with Duo and that you have the Duo Mobile app installed on your registered device before you try to connect.
- As of November 9, 2026, the Remote Desktop Gateway will require Microsoft MFA instead of Duo. (Multifactor Authentication, Enrollment, Microsoft Authenticator)