Sandia Anywhere: Remote Access

International travelers! VPN connections are NEVER allowed from outside the US. If you need a computer and YubiKey for international travel, work with the LOFT team (loft@sandia.gov) to get the proper equipment and submit an International Travel and Hand Carry request.

Sandia Anywhere helps you understand how to access Sandia remotely from within the U.S., depending on the device you’re using.

New employees start here!

Connect from a personally owned computer

IMPORTANT! Never use your badge with a personally owned computer. Use only a YubiKey containing badge or PIV-C credentials.

Launch a DaaS session

Log on to your DaaS virtual desktop by launching the Omnissa Horizon Client on your personally owned computer and signing in with your YubiKey containing badge or PIV-C credentials.

Use web versions of Office apps

Log on to the Microsoft 365 portal with your Sandia email address and authenticate with MS Authenticator. You can then access Outlook, Teams, and all the other web-based Office apps.

Sign on to internal sites

Type the normal internal URL (if you know it) or go to Inside Sandia. When prompted, authenticate with MS Authenticator or a YubiKey.

Connect from a Sandia-owned computer

Use ZPA or log on to the VPN

If Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) is enabled on your computer, simply begin working. No VPN connection is needed. Otherwise, launch a VPN connection and sign in with your badge or a YubiKey containing badge or PIV-C credentials.

Launch a DaaS session

Log on to your DaaS virtual desktop by launching the Omnissa Horizon Client and signing in with your badge or YubiKey containing badge or PIV-C credentials.

Use web versions of Office apps

Log on to the Microsoft 365 portal with your Sandia email address and authenticate with MS Authenticator. You can then access Outlook, Teams, and all the other web-based Office apps.

Sign on to internal sites

Type the normal internal URL (if you know it) or go to Inside Sandia. When prompted, authenticate with MS Authenticator or a YubiKey.

Connect from a Sandia-owned iPhone/iPad (iPad recommended)

Install and configure the Omnissa Horizon client on your iOS device. Then launch Omnissa Horizon, connect to your DaaS virtual desktop, and authenticate when prompted.

Need help?

Visit to these additional resources internal resources for detailed instruction and how-tos (authentication required). Or contact CCHD (chat or 505-845-2243) Monday – Friday, 7 am to 5 pm (Mountain).