How do I access the People Database on a Windows computer?

VPN and Remote Desktop Connection is required for this service

  1. Regardless of your location you will need to connect to the VPN first. See:
    How do I connect to the VPN for the People Database and Fixflo on a Windows computer?
  2. Press the Windows Start button on the taskbar
  3. Start typing Remote Desktop Connection
  4. Select Remote Desktop Connection App once it appears

  5. Select Show Options in the bottom left
  6. For Computer enter: 10.10.210.113
  7. For Username enter your diocesan email address. For legacy users this is a position username.

  8. Select Save As...
  9. Enter a filename, eg. People Database.rdp, and save on your desktop
  10. Select Connect
  11. Enter your network password. For the majority of users this will be the same as your email password.
    1. Please raise a support ticket if your credentials do not work.
  12. If you see a dialogue box regarding the identity cannot be verified, select Don't ask me again for connections to this computerYes

  13. You should now connect to the People Database server.
  14. When you have finished your session, log out of the server by choosing:
    Windows Start Button (bottom left) > Profile icon > Sign out

  15. To reconnect, double click on the shortcut you made on your desktop in step 9 above.