Access Guide – Mac
Access Guides
- Download and install the Horizon Client for your system.
- Open the software and select Add Server.
- On the “Name of the Connection Server” window, enter metvlab.bu.edu in the text field, then click Connect.
- When prompted, click Sing in via browser.
- Enter your BU username and password, and confirm the DUO 2FA prompt (if requested).
- If you have not set up your BU DUO two-factor authentication yet, see the instructions here: https://www.bu.edu/tech/support/duo/enroll-device/
- From the list of icons, select MET-REMOTE.
- On the login screen that follows, enter your BU username and password.
- When you have finished your session, you can use the Sign Out When Finished icon to end the connection.
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