Leostream
Leostream is a secure way of remotely connecting to our on-campus Windows and Linux devices, and using the software installed on those devices, all from your own computer.
Leostream means you don't have to worry about using software that requires a paid license or a high-end computer.
Please note
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Courses with Leostream access
Course Leostream pool* BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology (course code 310A)
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology (Sportswear) (course code 3175)
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology (Menswear) (course code 3176)
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology (Womenswear) (course code 3178)
Gerber BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects (course code 632K) Animation S&E BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development (Course Code: 632H) Games S&E BA(Hons) Animation (course code 1123) Animation A&H School of Architecture (Dept 1D) Architecture (A&H) MSc Project Management (course code 5401) MS Project Faculty of Science & Engineering S&E General * To see what software is available on each pool, see: Specialist software on campus.
How to use LeoStream
Step 1: install the client application
The first time you use Leostream, you need to download the ‘Remote Boost Receiver’ client application.
You only need to do this once.
- How to install Remote Boost Receiver on a personal device
Please note: Leostream is not available on Chromebooks.If this link prompts you to log in, enter your username in this format, and your normal MMU password:
- Students: MMUID@stu.mmu.ac.uk, eg. 12345678@stu.mmu.ac.uk
- Staff: MMUID@ad.mmu.ac.uk, eg. 12345678@ad.mmu.ac.uk
Step 2: Connect to a computer
Once the application is installed, don’t open it! Instead, use the guide below or watch the video to connect to a computer on campus.
You need to do this each time you use LeoStream.
- How to use Leostream, including how to start a session, save your work, and log out.
- These are the steps you must follow each time you use Leostream. You will be downloading a small connection file that allows you to connect to the remote computer, and each session will use a new file.
- When connecting to Leostream, please remember that the pages and downloads can take a few seconds to load, and it’s really important that you wait, to avoid faulty connections.
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If this link prompts you to log in, enter your username in this format, and your normal MMU password:
- Students: MMUID@stu.mmu.ac.uk, eg. 12345678@stu.mmu.ac.uk
- Staff: MMUID@ad.mmu.ac.uk, eg. 12345678@ad.mmu.ac.uk
Errors & troubleshooting
If you have any trouble or see an error, please check this guide before contacting the IT Helpline:
If this link prompts you to log in, enter your username in this format, and your normal MMU password:
- Students: MMUID@stu.mmu.ac.uk, eg. 12345678@stu.mmu.ac.uk
- Staff: MMUID@ad.mmu.ac.uk, eg. 12345678@ad.mmu.ac.uk