Using J1 on macOS

With the migration to the J1-Hosted environment, the usage of the J1 application can be expanded to other operating systems that have historically not supported the application. Since access to J1 is now connected through a remote application, macOS users who need J1 access are now able to do so through Microsoft Workspace.

Please keep in mind that you need to be on a PTS network in order to connect to these resources. The PTS networks with access are the campus wired ethernet connections in all major campus buildings, PTS-Secure-Wireless or the PTS Virtual Private Network (VPN) for remote work.

In order to access J1 on macOS, you will need to access it through an application on your computer called Microsoft Remote Desktop. This application should be installed in your Applications folder on your Mac.

Saving your PTS user account:

When working with Microsoft Remote Desktop, it is best to store your username and password to make accessing the applications easier. Please keep in mind that you will need to update this password as you update your Seminary account password every 180 days.

Locate and open Microsoft Remote Desktop in your Applications folder
Select the Microsoft Remote Desktop menu on the top toolbar, select Preferences
Select the User Accounts tab
Click the small Plus button
In the new box enter your username in the following format, pts-eden\firstname.lastname
In the Password box, enter your seminary account password
Enter the name of PTS J1 and click Add
Close the preferences window

To edit or change the password stored here follow the above Steps 1-3, Select PTS J1 from the provided list. Simply enter the new password and save if prompted.

Setting up your connection to J1

To establish the connection to J1 on your Mac:

Locate and Open Microsoft Remote Desktop in your Applications folder.
Locate and Select the Workspaces tab in the Remote desktop Application
Click Add a Workspace
In the Email or Workspace url field, enter https://remoteapps.ptsem.edu/rdweb/feed/webfeed.aspx
The application should look for and find the resource
For the User account option, use the drop-down menu to change it to the PTS J1
Click Add
Once complete, any J1-related applications you have access to will display.

Opening any J1 application on your Mac

Now that you have established your connection to J1's RemoteApps, you can use J1 as if it were installed on your computer.

Reminder, you need to be on a PTS network (ethernet, PTS-Secure-Wireless, or VPN) in order for the apps to connect.

To open and use the applications:

Locate and Open Microsoft Remote Desktop in your Applications folder
Select the Workspaces tab
Double-click on the application you are looking to open
If presented with a notification about connecting to an RDP host, this is normal and expected. Click Allow.
A few screens with show and bring you to the J1 sign-in window.
Enter your J1 username and password.
The application should open and show you all the tools available to you.