> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.eskool.fr/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.eskool.fr/en/online-portal/parent-student-portal/desktop.connect.md).

# Connect Desktop to Cloud

Switch your eSkool desktop app to eSkool Cloud, so it works on the same data as the online portal.

* Work on your desktop, access data from anywhere
* The desktop and the portal share the same data
* Do this once and the portal just works

### 1. Open Server Selection

On the eSkool login screen, click the server button (**eSkool Server**) to open **Servers**.

![Opening Servers.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-24b8f4b66a50e03dbb3b83455d15f9e65dac1067%2Fserver.button.fr.png?alt=media)

### 2. Select Cloud

Choose the server marked **Cloud Server**. The login screen changes to **Connect to eSkool Cloud**. Click **Login to eSkool Cloud** — this opens your browser.

![Selecting Cloud.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6f4a2ed21430ed6631e5d2935efbd59e1ddaa268%2Fcloud-server.select.fr.png?alt=media)

### 3. Log In

Log in to the eSkool web portal with your account.

![Logging in.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b687ef4fdaa75d523336acda23040d2012e9f312%2Fportal.view.fr.png?alt=media)

### 4. Confirm

The portal opens the **Connect to eSkool** page. Click **Login as eSkool Cloud**, then let your browser open eSkool.

![Confirming connection.](https://4009204405-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJL6jrNxyIAefKVOqlgh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-0eece5e2f14ee99dde277c94b34576942d0d6a6f%2Fcloud-server.connect.fr.png?alt=media)

eSkool switches to the cloud server and signs you in. Your app is now connected.