Azure Virtual Desktop

1. Download the 64-bit Windows Desktop client (MSRDC) application installer (this is intended for Windows 10).

2. When prompted for installation action choose “Open”, which will open and run the installer.

3. When the Remote Desktop Setup welcome screen opens, click Next to continue.

4. On the End-User License Agreement screen, mark the checkbox I accept the terms in the License Agreement, then click Next.

5. On the Installation Scope screen, accept the default selection of Install just for you, then click Install.

6. On the Completed the Remote Desktop Setup Wizard screen, click Finish to complete the installation and begin configuring the client.

7. From the Start Menu, launch the Remote Desktop App

8. On the Let’s get started screen, click Subscribe.

9. Insert your PIV card into the PIV reader attached to your PC.
10. The “Sign in” window should appear. Enter your VA email address. Click Next.

11. When the Authentication options window appears, select Sign in using a certificate

12. Choose your PIV Authentication certificate. Click OK. Enter your PIN. Click OK.

13. You should be greeted with the 1VA Main East and 1VA Main West desktops to connect to. These icons are for both GFE and BYOD (personal) devices. Double click either icon to launch your VA Azure Virtual Desktop Session.
14. Another authentication window should appear, click Sign in using a certificate

15. Enter your PIN and click OK

You have now successfully logged in to AVD using your Windows device.

Users with Windows-based Government Furnished Equipment can now expect to see the Remote Desktop Client installed automatically as part of the standard software installation package. If you do not have this software installed you may search for it in Software Center or contact your local IT for additional support.

From the Start Menu, launch the Remote Desktop App

On the Let’s get started screen, click Subscribe.

Insert your PIV card into the PIV reader attached to your PC.

The “Sign in” window should appear. Enter your VA email address. Click Next.

When the Authentication options window appears, select Sign in using a certificate

Choose your PIV Authentication certificate. Click OK. Enter your PIN. Click OK.

You should be greeted with the 1VA Main East and 1VA Main West desktops to connect to. These icons are for both GFE and BYOD (personal) devices. Double click either icon to launch your VA Azure Virtual Desktop Session.

Another authentication window should appear, click Sign in using a certificate

Enter your PIN and click OK

You have now successfully logged in to AVD using your Windows device.

1. Using your Mac (macOS 10.10 or newer) go to App Store

2. Search for Microsoft Remote Desktop, download and install.

3. Select Not Now

4. Select Continue

5. Select Allow

6. Select Allow

7. Select Add Workspace

8. Enter AVD Workspace URL https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com, click Add.

9. Enter your VA.gov email address, select Next

10. Type in your PIN, select OK

11. You will now have access to all your AVD desktops and apps. Click the desktop or app you would like to access.

12. Type in your PIN and click OK

You have successfully logged into AVD using your MacOS device.

1. Open the App Store, search for RD Client and click Get

2. Find the RD Client on your device and open it

3. Tap the + on the bottom of the screen, then tap Add Workspace

4. Type https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com into the search bar, click Next

5. Type in your VA.gov email address, click Next

6. You will now have access to all your AVD desktops and apps. Tap the desktop/app you would like to access

7. Select Sign in using a certificate and choose your authentication certificate

8. Select Continue

You have successfully logged into Azure Virtual Desktop using your iOS or iPadOS device. While it is possible to use AVD on your device without peripherals, it is recommended that you connect a keyboard and mouse or trackpad to your device for a much more pleasant experience.