Reading Time: 2minutesMac 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!
Get the Remote Desktop client. Follow these steps to get started with Remote Desktop on your Mac: Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store. Set up your PC to accept remote connections. (If you skip this step, you can't connect to your PC.) Add a Remote Desktop connection or a remote resource. In order to get started with Microsoft Remote Desktop, you must begin by downloading it from the Mac App Store. Click the blue 'App Store' icon in your dock. Or, you can download it from our sister.
Pre-flight- Mac OS X El Capitan – Version 10.11.16 and above
- Windows VPS Server 2016 and it’s IP address
Get >> Install App.
After installed, click on the
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Microsoft Remote Desktop icon in your Applications folder.iCloud is absolutely free, but they require a valid credit card on file, even for free apps.
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 connectionPC Name: Window’s server IP addressUser Name: AdministratorIt 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.