Use Employee Virtual Desktop with macOS

You can use Employee Virtual Desktop on your Mac to access PSU enterprise applications such as CampusNexus CRM (Talisma) and OnBase either through your browser, or with the Microsoft Remote Desktop application. Instructions for both options are listed below.

If you plan to use Employee Virtual Desktop to access PSU enterprise applications frequently, consider using the Microsoft Remote Desktop application. While it requires a one-time setup process, it provides you with easier ongoing access.

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Use Employee Virtual Desktop with a browser

You can use the service with any modern browser, including Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. To use Employee Virtual Desktop with your browser, follow the steps below.  Note: In order to use the service from off campus, you must first connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN).

  1. Go to apps.oit.pdx.edu in your internet browser.

  2. Enter your Odin account username and password to sign in.

  3. Select the Enterprise Applications folder, then select the application you want to access. 

Use Employee Virtual Desktop with Microsoft Remote Desktop

You can quickly launch PSU enterprise applications using Microsoft Remote Desktop (available in Self-Service Software). Note: In order to use Employee Virtual Desktop from off campus, you must first connect to the Virtual Private Network (VPN).

  1. Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop application.

  2. Select Workspaces from the options displayed in the Microsoft Remote Desktop window, then select Add Workspace.

  3. In the Email or workspace URL field, enter https://apps.oit.pdx.edu then select Add.

  4. In the Enter Your User Account window, enter:

    • User name: psu\username (where username is replaced with your Odin username)

    • Password: Your Odin account password

  5. In the confirmation window that appears, select Finish.

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