Method 1: OMNISSA Horizon Client

Using this method, you must download and install the Omnissa Horizon Native Client on your computer. This option is recommended for improved performance and provides a more stable connection to the virtual desktop environment.

1. Visit: https://portal.eng.fau.edu

2. Select Omnissa Horizon Native Client, and it will redirect to the new screen if the browser doesn't have an authentication cookie and needs to complete a first-time login.

3. If your computer has Windows, click Go to Downloads under Omnissa Horizon Client for Windows.

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4. If your computer has MacOS, click Go to Downloads under Omnissa Horizon Client for Mac

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5. Double-click on the installation file and install the application.

6. The installation will put the Omnissa client on the Desktop for Windows and in Applications for MAC.

7. Open the Omnissa Horizon Client.

8. The first time you run the client, it will ask you to “Add Server”

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9. Click Add Server and enter the name of our server: portal.eng.fau.edu

10. After clicking on the connect, it will be redirected to the MFA sign-in page, Enter the full FAU email address, click Next, enter your password on the next screen, and then click Sign In.

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11. You will see a screen asking you to approve the sign-in SSO login request.

Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device
Approve the sign-in request
Enter the number shown on the screen if prompted

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12. After the MFA sign-in is approved on your phone, on the next screen, it will ask to launch the Horizon client, click Open Omnissa Horizon Client.

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13. Click or tap the Accept button to proceed to the login form.

14. On the next screen, enter your FAU password and click on login for the second time.

15. Select Engineering Desktops.

16. It will connect to your virtual desktop session. Please wait for the desktop and applications to load completely, then your virtual desktop is ready for use.

17. While connecting, you may be prompted to choose between full-screen or dual-screen mode. Select the option that best fits your setup and preferences.