Remote Access
Remote Desktop Connection details
Use either of the below address if you wish to access the school systems through any device, such as Laptop, PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone:
https://remote.hws.org.uk/RDWeb (Desktop Client) - Best Performance
https://remote.hws.org.uk/RDWeb/webclient/index.html (Web Version) - Best for Apple & Mobile Devices
You will be prompted to enter your school computer username and password.
YOU MUST ENTER HWS\ in front of your username, e.g. HWS\19JBloggs
Instructions
Students and Staff can remotely connect to our school computer systems from home or on the move, accessing their private files as well as shared areas and run all school software. To do this, on Windows PC’s you will already have Microsoft Remote Desktop Client installed, however on Mac’s, tablets or smartphones, you will need to search your devices app store for Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, this is 100% free of charge, please ensure you download the official Microsoft one.
Generalised Video and Step by Step instructions can be found below.
Desktop Client Video Guide
Desktop Client Step By Step Guide
Web Client Video Guide
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