Accessing VMware Horizon with a Web Browser


Follow the instructions below for accessing the Horizon virtual desktop on a web browser:

  1. Open a web browser of choice (i.e. Google Chrome) and navigate to horizon.auburn.edu.  
  2. Click VMware Horizon HTML Access on the right-hand side.
  3. Type your Auburn username and password, and click Login.
  4. When you log in, you will be prompted to verify your identity via Duo multi-factor authentication. Accept the Duo push on your device.
  5. Once connected, you will see the virtual desktop interface. Click the virtual desktop of your choice.

Horizon virtual desktop through web browser

The virtual desktop will load, as shown below.

 Horizon virtual desktop from web browser

 

You must save files to your home folder on H: drive or to cloud storage such as Box or OneDrive to be able to access your files after logging off. Click Logoff to disconnect from the virtual desktop. 

 

Note: Horizon.mmd.auburn.edu is used on campus. You must have a client to connect to horizon.mmd.auburn.edu; you cannot connect from the web.