Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. With Microsoft Remote Desktop, you can be productive no matter where you are. GET STARTED Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup.

Mac users work in their native Unix environment are familiar with using the terminal to SSH into their Linux-based servers. When using a Mac to log into a Windows environment, or vice versa, the task is performed differently. Window machines use a different protocol, one aptly named RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). For our tutorial, we’ll explore how to use your Mac to connect to a Windows server. Let’s get started!

Pre-flight

• Remote desktop from a mac to windows machine, using direct connection eg Ethernet Hot Network Questions Are 'keep your powder dry' or 'Stand back and standby' arguably examples of 'dog whistles'?
• However, users with a Mac downloaded Remote Desktop Connection 10 from the app store, and they receive the message stated in the title. It's similar to the Windows 10 issue, but I don't know how to fix it, as obviously the reg fix won't work.
• If the connection is successful, your remote Mac desktop will appear in a new window for you to access and control. If you’ve enabled the Remote Management setting and wish to use that to connect to another Mac remotely, you’ll need to purchase the Apple Remote Desktop tool from the App Store to establish a connection instead.

• Mac OS X El Capitan – Version 10.11.16 and above
• Windows VPS Server 2016 and it’s IP address

Step 1: Open Finder >> Applications >> App Store. We’ll be going to the App Store to download Microsoft Remote Desktop.

Step 2. Use the search bar to locate Microsoft’s Remote Desktop. Select Get >> Install App. After installed, click on the Microsoft Remote Desktop icon in your Applications folder.

Step 3: Launch the app by finding it in your Applications folder.

Step 4: For our connection select + New and fill out the information in the highlighted boxes for the Windows server.Connection Name: A nickname to identify this connection

PC Name: Window’s server IP address

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User Name: Administrator

It seems counter-intuitive but close the edit window to save the settings. Immediately, you’ll see the server show up in our My Desktops list.

Step 5: Click on the server name to connect to your Windows environment. If all the information was correctly entered you’ll see the Window’s environment with the familiar Windows desktop background.

Would you like to know more about how to connect your Mac to Windows? Open a ticket with us at support@liquidweb.com, give us a call at 800-580-4985 or open a chat with us to speak to one of our Level 3 Windows Support Admins today!

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