Horizon App for Mac OSX

These are steps to download and install the Omnissa Horizon Client to enable remote connection to your DCF VDI on MacOS

  1. Go to the DCF VDI Page.
  2. On the webpage, click on Install Omnissa Horizon Client.
  3. Under the Omnissa Horizon Client for Mac click Go to Downloads.
    Horizon downloads page
  4. Click DOWNLOAD NOW.
    Download now page
  5. After the file downloads, open it, and double-click the Omnissa Horizon Client.pkg to begin installation.
    Omnissa Installer start page
  6. Follow the prompts to install Omnissa Horizon Client and close the installer.
  7. Open the Applications list and select Omnissa Horizon Client.
    Horizon client icon
     
  8. Depending on your Mac OS version, you may receive a dialog asking to allow Horizon Client to receive keystrokes.
    Keystroke receiving question
    1. If so, click Open System Settings and enable Omnissa Horizon Client. 
      Input Monitoring settings
  9. The Omnissa Horizon Client will launch. Click the Add button.
  10. Enter dcfvdi.wisconsin.gov in the Connection Server field. Ensure the "Always connect at launch" checkbox is selected and click Connect.
  11. A web browser window will open, presenting an Entra login page. Enter your DCF email address and click
    Next.
  12. Enter your password and click Sign In.
  13. Verify login with your Microsoft Authenticator App You will see an Approve sign in request screen.
  14. On your mobile device, you will be presented a notification from Microsoft Authenticator. Open it.
    1. If you did not receive a notification, open the Microsoft Authenticator app manually.
  15. In Microsoft Authenticator, enter the number you were presented earlier on your Mac, and click Yes.
  16. Ensure ACCOUNTS is selected in the Domain field. Enter your ACCOUNTS username and password. Click Login.
  17. Double-click your VDI.
     

For additional details regarding Multifactor Authentication, please see the DCF VDI Login with Entra Authenticator App instructions.
If you encounter any issues please contact the DCF Service Desk:
Madison Local: 608-264-6323
Milwaukee Local: 414-264-6323
Toll Free: 855-264-6323
Open a ticket by email: DCFServiceDesk@wisconsin.gov