Apporto
Apporto allows you to remotely operate a virtual desktop or cluster computer from your personal device to access 100+ software applications for academic and research purposes.
Apporto is the platform for Stanford's Academic Virtual Cloud Desktops, where students and instructors can access virtual macOS or Windows applications from a personal device. Stanford provides campus-wide access. No VPN or desktop client required! See a list of the 90+ Available Software titles.
Stanford Academic Virtual Cloud Desktops
Apporto features
- Virtual Desktops: Provides users with access to a fully managed virtual desktop environment that can be accessed from various devices, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.
- Application Hosting: Allows users to run software applications in the cloud, which eliminates the need for local installations and ensures that applications are always up to date.
- Performance: Delivers high-performance computing resources that can handle intensive applications, such as CAD software or data analysis tools.
Access Apporto
Visit stanford.apporto.com to access Windows or macOS from your browser. No VPN or desktop client required. Log in using your SUNet credentials. View Available Software titles.
Apporto Resources
For more information about Virtual Desktop Policies, Persistent Desktops and the Virtual Desktop FAQs, please visit the Virtual Desktop pages on the Hub @ Lathrop web site.
Questions?
For questions related to the Academic Virtual Cloud Desktop (Apporto), contact virtual-desktop@lists.stanford.edu.
Visit The Hub @ Lathrop for tech support and other technology resources, including campus printer locations and physical equipment checkout.
For consultative support about pedagogy, course design, and integrating technology into your teaching practice, please request a consultation with CTL.
For ongoing engagement with diverse colleagues who work with educational technology, join the Academic Technology Community of Practice mailing list and Slack channel.