Access from Mac

Overview

1. Download the Microsoft Windows App for Mac

2. Access your Stronghold tenant through the Windows App

3. Navigate your environment to access applications and data

Instructions

1. Download Windows App for Mac

Mac users can download the Window App from the Apple store using this Download Link

2. Access Your Stronghold Tenant

1) Launch the Windows App.

2) Click “+ (New)”, then select “Add PC” to create a new connection.

3) In the configuration screen:

• Enter your Stronghold tenant name in the format: <tenant>.stronghold.brown.edu

• Choose your user credentials from the dropdown menu. If your credentials do not appear, click “Add Credentials”, and enter your login details.

4) Click “Add” to save the PC and credential settings. Your Stronghold workstation will then appear under “Saved PCs”. Double-click it to initiate the connection.

5) When a warning message appears, click “OK” to continue.

6) You will be prompted for Duo authentication. Under “Choose an authentication method,” select your preferred option. The device list will display your device name and the last four digits of your phone number.

7) Once connected to the workstation, the interface will appear as shown below.

3. Navigate the Environment

Applications

To access installed programs, click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. You can either browse through the list of applications or use the adjacent search icon in the bottom menu to find a specific app.

Files and Storage

All data and files should be saved to the shared DATA drive rather than the local C: drive.

To access the DATA drive:

• Open File Explorer either from the Apps list or by clicking the File Explorer icon in the bottom-left corner of the desktop toolbar.

• File Explorer will open the “This PC” view, where you can see all available folders and drives.

• From there, navigate to the DATA drive to access or create folders and files as needed.