Scotty Server

Details on how to access the Remote Application Server (Scotty) from your desktop or laptop.

Please note it may take 3 attempts before you successfully connect.

 

Part One: Install Windows App for Mac OS.

  1. Find Windows App in the AppStore and click Install.

Install Windows App

  1. Once installed, click on Open or find it in your Dock or installed in Finder - Applications.

Open Windows App

Part Two: Configure and connect to Scotty.uwo.ca

  1. Once Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 is open, click Add PC.

Arrow pointing to 'Add PC'

  1. For PC name, enter scotty.uwo.ca
  2. For Friendly name, enter scotty.uwo.ca
  3. For Gateway, choose to add a new gateway and enter kucrg01.uwo.ca in all fields.
  4. Click Add

  1. When connecting to Scotty, enter your Western Email and Western password.
  2. Click Continue.

Windows Version:These instructions are presented for Windows 10 and 11.

  1. Open Remote Desktop Connection and click Show Options.

  1. Type scotty.uwo.ca in the Computer field.
  2. Type your Western email in the Username field.

  1. Click on Advanced.
  2. Click on Settings...

  1. Enter details as shown in the image below. Server name: kucrg01.uwo.ca
  2. Check Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer.
  3. Click OK.

  1. Click Connect to begin your session.
  2. When prompted, enter your Western password.
  3. Click OK.

If you experience any difficulties please don’t hesitate to contact King’s ITS by submitting a ticket:

http://www.kings.uwo.ca/its/support/its-work-request