EMS Setup Instructions for Windows Desktop App

How to access EMS using the Windows Remote Desktop App in your Windows 365 environment:

Introduction

Follow these steps to configure access to EMS Scheduling using Employee Remote Desktop in your Windows365 (EntraID) environment:

Instructions

EMS Scheduling Setup Instructions. Users will need an EMS account prior to accessing services through EMSbookit. 

1.  Launch Employee Remote Desktop 

• Navigate your web browser to https://windows365.microsoft.com/ent#/

2. Open Remote Desktop Connection App 

• Open the Start Menu and search for Remote Desktop Connection in Employee Remote Desktop. Select Open

3. Enter Connection Details

• In the Computer field, enter: EMSbookit.csvc.mnstate.us
• In the User Name field, enter: EAD\YourStarID
  • Click Show Option to expand additional User name settings. 
  • Replace YourStarID with your 8-digit StarID

4. Configure Local Resources

• Navigate to the Local Resources tab.
• Click the More… button under Local devices and resources.
• Check the box for Drives to enable access to your local drives during the session.
• Click OK.

5. Adjust Advanced Settings

• Go to the Advanced tab.
• Under Server authentication, select:
  Connect and don’t warn me

6. Save Your Connection

• Return to the General tab.
• Click Save As…
• In the file explorer window:
  • Select Desktop from the left pane.
  • Name the file Web-EMS.
  • Click Save.

Note: If you already have a Remote Desktop shortcut on your desktop (e.g., synced via OneDrive), consider using a different name to avoid confusion. While both shortcuts may work, having a dedicated one for the Windows App ensures clarity and consistency.

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