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Apporto: Your UNCW Virtual Desktop

Apporto is a virtual desktop you use in your web browser. It helps make teaching, learning and working more flexible and convenient. Whether you’re at home, on campus or traveling, Apporto gives you a secure and reliable way to access a UNCW desktop.

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Benefits

  • Fast & Reliable Connections: Enjoy high-speed performance, even during peak hours.
  • Browser-Based Access Anywhere, Anytime: Access a UNCW desktop and applications from any web browser on any device, whenever you need them.
  • Real-Time Collaboration: Integrated chat, voice, screen sharing and desktop control make teamwork easier to manage and more collaborative.
  • OneDrive integration: With Apporto’s Cloud Mounter, you can browse, open and share files from your OneDrive.
  • Effortless Updates & Hassle-Free: You’re always using the latest version, and there’s nothing to download or install. Since it’s browser-based, it’s always ready to use and hassle-free.
  • After-Hours Support: Apporto’s customer support team is available after hours to help with any virtual desktop questions you may have.

Applications & Software

We are continuing to add apps and software in Apporto. If there's something you need that isn't available yet, let us know by submitting a request ticket with the software details.

Request Software for Apporto

  • Access
  • Excel
  • File Explorer
  • FireFox
  • Google Chrome
  • IBM SPSS
  • Microsoft Edge
  • JMP Pro
  • Maple
  • Mathematica
  • Matlab
  • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
  • Notepad
  • Notepad ++
  • OneNote
  • Office 365
  • Powerpoint
  • Putty
  • R and R Studio
  • Remote Desktop Connection
  • SAS
  • SAS Enterprise Guide
  • SAS IML Studio
  • SAS ODS Graphics Editor
  • SAS Studio
  • Visual Studio
  • Wolfram Mathematica
  • Word
  • Zotera

Help & Support

Apporto is now live and ready for you to explore. You can find resources, tutorials, and support in our knowledge base article, "How Do I Access & Use Apporto?". If you need help switching from Horizon to Apporto, please contact us. We're happy to help.

How Do I Access & Use Apporto?

Say Hello to Apporto, Your New Virtual Desktop

We're excited to share that a new virtual desktop experience is here! As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance campus technology, Apporto will replace Horizon at the end of the spring semester. Try it today and experience seamless access to your campus apps, work together in real time and enjoy even more benefits than ever before.

Say Hello to Apporto, Your New Virtual Desktop

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