Bristol Remote - Accessing System Off Campus
Bristol Remote is a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) service that provides students and faculty with remote access to applications and desktop systems. Follow these steps to access Bristol Remote on your device:
System Compatibility
Bristol Remote is compatible with the following devices:
- Chromebooks
- macOS systems
- Windows systems
Requirements
Before accessing Bristol Remote, ensure you have the following:
- Active Internet Connection – A stable and reliable internet connection is required.
- Active myBristol Account – You must log in with your myBristol credentials.
Getting Started
1. Open a web browser on your compatible device (Chrome or Firefox)
2. Navigate to the Bristol Remote portal (https://bristolcc.apporto.com/home)
3. Click on the Login button
4. Enter your myBristol email address
example: jsmith00@bristolcc.edu
5. You will be brought to the myBristol sign-in page. Here, enter your myBristol username and password
do not include @bristolcc.edu
6. Select an MFA option
7. Under APP STORE, click on Launch
8. You will begin to connect to the Bristol Remote machine; please allow a few moments for the system to boot up.
9. Once signed in, you will see a Windows desktop. On this desktop, there is a folder called Software. Here, you will find program shortcuts to feed for your
class. Do not alter the Desktop by adding additional shortcuts; these changes will not be saved
How to Save Files to Your OneDrive
1. While signed in your virtual machine open up Google Chrome web browser, then minimize it.
2. Click on the Windows Start button and type Cloud Mounter
3. Click on OneDrive
4. Click on Connect Now (leave Connect at login/startup selected)
5. A window will open. Enter your myBristol email address
example: jsmith00@bristolcc.edu
5. You will be brought to the myBristol sign-in page. Here, enter your myBristol username and password
do not include @bristolcc.edu
6. Select an MFA option
7. You will see a window that was OK, you can close this window
8. You will now see your OneDrive under This PC. Now you can easily access/save your OneDrive files
How to Log Off Bristol Remote
1. Click on the Windows Start button. Then click on the profile button to click Sign out
