Accessing Azure Virtual Desktop with the iOS client


Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a new virtualization service hosted in the Microsoft cloud called Azure. It allows multiple users to access one copy of a Virtual Windows 10. This maximizes hardware potential and extends the compute options for Rutgers University. Users can access their applications anywhere that they have an internet connection.

iOS Client: Windows Virtual Desktop

  1. Select any browser and go to https://aka.ms/rdios. Then select Open when prompted.  
  2. Select Get to download the Remote Desktop Mobile app.

         Remote Desktop Mobile app in the app store

  3. Enter in your Apple ID and password when prompted.
  4. Launch the Remote Desktop Mobile app, you should be prompted for access to your Bluetooth, microphone, and camera. You can deny access, but you will not be able to use features related to those services (Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, etc).
  5. Select the red plus arrow in the upper right hand corner.

         Red plus arrow is highlighted

  6. Select Add Workspace.

    Add Workspace is highlighted

  7. Enter URL https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery

    Url field has the noted url in it

  8. If you are a non-RBHS student, enter your ScarletMail email address in the format netid@scarletmail.rutgers.edu. If you are an RBHS student, faculty or staff member, enter your Rutgers Connect email in the format netid@domain.rutgers.edu.

         Microsoft login screen

  9. Enter in your NetID password.

         NetID password prompt

  10. Download workspace.

         Download Now is highlighted

  11. Select the application you want to open.
  12. Enter in your email and password again.

         Email and password prompt

  13. Upon launching the application, to open additional applications, select the black RDP on the top and then the home icon.

        Access page with remote desktop icon highlighted 

        Home button is highlighted