JetBrains CLion, IntelliJ IDEA, PhpStorm, PyCharm and WebStorm Access

How To

Questions:

• I am a student:
  • How do I create a JetBrains account to access?
  • How do I access JetBrains if I am using the virtual lab computer?
  • How do I access JetBrainsfrom my personally owned computer?

Student instructions to access JetBrains account

Students will need to be logged in to Virtual Lab in order to create a JetBrain account.

1.  Access Virtual Lab from a personally owned computer or from a campus lab computer:
   • If you are accessing Virtual Lab from a personally owned computer navigate to https://labs.metrostate.edu. then proceed to step 2
   • If you are accessing Virtual Lab from a campus lab computer, Log in to the computer using your StarID and password (username is StarID only, do not use StarId@minnstate.edu for Username). After you have entered your StarID credentials skip to step 4 and continue with the instructions.
2. You will be presented with a splash screen with two connection options:
   • For Windows devices select Install VMware Horizon Client (recommended). Instructions here: Windows client install instructions for Virtual Computer Lab.
   • For Mac, Chromebook or Tablet select select VMware Horizon HTML Access. Instructions here: Accessing the Virtual Computer Lab via Web browser.
3. Log in to the Virtual lab environment with your StarID and password (username is StarID only, do not use StarId@minnstate.edu for Username).
4. From the Programs menu launch the CLion, WebStorm or PhpStorm
   • Important Note! The steps will need to be completed for each application
     
5. A Manage Licenses screen will open. Select the "License Server" Radio button
6. Add the Server Address: https://metrostate.fls.jetbrains.com
7. Select Activate
   
8. Note: You must use your Metropolitan State University student or employee email, ex. firstname.lastname@my.metrostate.edu for account creation and logon access. 
   • Select Create an account to create your account
   • Reminder: use your Metro State student email
     • Student Email:  firstname.lastname@my.metrostate.edu
     • Employee Email: firstname.lastname@metrostate.edu
   • Create a unique password that you will only use for your JetBrains account
     
9. Upon successful completion a screen verification will display "Authorization Successful". Reminder: each application within JetBrains will need completion of these steps.