Remote Accessing PTS Computer Lab Workstation
The PTS IT team has enabled the ability to remotely access the computers in the PTS computer labs traditional used by students. This system allows a student to remotely connect, using a remote desktop connection, to one of the many Windows based computers in the PTS Templeton computer lab and throughout the library.
This remote Access system affords students the ability:
- perform research and searches as if they were in the library or computer labs
- Provides access to Accordance Bible software
- Provides access to the Adobe creative suite
- Provides additional computing resources
- Access on campus resources like their H drive and printing services
While you can access this remote system form Mac or PC, this remote computers are limited to Windows based computers as our Apple Computers do not support this type of remote connection.
Accessing the Workstations remotely
To access one of the available PTS workstations:
- In the web browser on your computer, go to https://remoteaccess.labstats.com/princeton-theological-seminary
- Select a computer from the list, Click Connect
- A remote desktop file will download to your computer with the connection settings*
- Once downloaded, open the remote remote desktop file
- Once open, Enter your pts username (firstname.lastname) and password in the provided fields
- Once enter you will be connected to the PTS computer and all resources will be available.
The list of computers will update automatically to reflect when a computer is in use.
*If you are using a Mac or Apple device for this connection, you will need to download the Microsoft Remote Desktop Application. This is a free app available on the Mac app store here.
Notices During Connection
During the remote connection you may receive several notices or warnings related to trusting the connection. These are normal and expected. Please allow the connection. Below are some examples of the messages you may receive during the connection progress.
Both of these alert boxes are part of the sign in and connection process. It is ok to allow these to process.