How to Access COIVcenter for Class VMs

Note: if you're not connected to NKU's WiFi, you will first need to connect to the VPN: About the VPN (nku.edu).

1. Navigate to COIVCenter

  • Open Google Chrome and go to coivcenter.nku.edu.
    • Note: You can use other browsers, but they are not officially supported, so Google Chrome is strongly recommended.
  • Click LAUNCH VSPERE CLIENT (HTML)
  • Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)Login with your NKU username and password.
    • Note: username does not include @nku.
    • Make sure to agree to the terms.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

2. Navigate to VMs

  • Starting page when you login will look like this:Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
  • Navigate one tab over and expand the folders until you see your class and its VMs.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

3. Launch a VM

  • Click on the VM for the class you need and power on.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
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  • Launch the console to access your VM.Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)