If you need to access your Mac, but you can’t get to it in person, you should consider using macOS’ built-in remote access tools. You can connect to another Mac remotely from the terminal using a Secure Shell (SSH) connection, by using Mac screen sharing, or through the Apple Remote Desktop service for system administrators. You can find the Microsoft Remote Desktop app to download from your Mac App Store. May 29, 2018 In the Connection Center, right-click(command + click) the remote desktop connection you wish to export.
You can install and set up Microsoft Remote Desktop from your Windows workstation computer to a personal Mac.
*Steps 1 and 2 require access to your Windows work computer
Step 1: Enable Remote Desktop on Your University Device
If you already have your computer configured to receive remote desktop protocol connections: e.g., you connect remotely already through a virtual private network (VPN connection), you can skip steps 1 and 2 and proceed to step 3.
1. Windows 7 –
a) Right click on the Computer option from the Start menu.
b) Left-click on Properties. The screen will display basic information about your computer.
Windows 10 –
a) Right Click on the Start Button and select System from the Menu
2. Left-click on Remote Settings from the left-hand side of the screen.
- The User Account Control pop-up window will be displayed.
- Click Yes to allow the program, System Remote Settings, to make changes to your computer. The System Properties window will open on the Remote
- NOTE: If you see the message “You must enable the Window Firewall exception for Remote Desktop” in the dialogue box, click on the provided link. The page that pops up will give you additional instructions on how to change settings for Remote Desktop Connection so that it works.
- Windows 7 – Verify that the third radio button is selected. If it is not, select it.
- Windows 10 – Verify that the second radio button is selected, as well as the checkbox underneath the second radio button.
- Click OK.
Windows 7 –
Windows 10 –
Step 2: Note Your Computer Name
Remote Desktop Connection Manager For Mac
After completing the above steps, you will be returned to the Properties (basic information about your computer) window.
- Write down the information listed in the Full computer name This information is needed when attempting to connect to your University computer from your remote PC.
Step 3: Installing Microsoft Remote Desktop
Compatibility: Requires OS X 10.6.8 or later
Mac To Mac Remote Desktop Connection Mac
Visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id715768417# on your Mac to download and install. This will require an Apple ID password.
Step 4: Configuring UConn’s Remote Desktop Gateway
1. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop
2. Click Preferences
3. Select the Gateway tab. Click the plus sign “+” in the lower left hand corner of the screen.
4. Enter the following information in the provided fields. You will use your NetID credentials as your username and password.
5. Close the Preferences window
Step 5: Configuring a Remote Desktop Connection
Mac To Mac Remote Desktop Connection Windows 10
1. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop
2. Click New
3. Enter the following information in the provided fields. Again, you will be using your NetID credentials.
4. Close the Edit Remote Desktop window.
5. Double-click Work PC under My Desktops
6. Click Continue on the Verify Certificate window.
7. You should now be connected to the specific window.
There are many ways to connect to a remote Mac Mini or Mac Pro. When Mac Mini Vault deploys a Mac running macOS, Screen Sharing (Apple’s version of VNC) and SSH are running by default. How you initially connect will depend on what OS you’re running on your computer.
Connecting from macOS
When connecting from a computer running macOS, the quickest way to connect is using the Connect to Server function. To access it in Finder, click Go -> Connect to Server…
In the Server Address bar, you can connect to a hostname or an IP address in this format: vnc://demo.macminivault.com
A login prompt will be displayed – enter the username and password to connect. Once connected, the credentials may need to be entered one more time at a login screen, at which point the macOS desktop will be displayed.
Connecting from Windows
When connecting from a computer running Windows, we recommend using Remotix for Windows. After Remotix is installed, open it up and create a new connection by clicking File -> New Connection -> VNC
Enter an optional name for the new connection, and enter the hostname. For example, demo.macminivault.com. All of the other defaults can be used. Click Save.
In the Remotix computer list, double click the connection that was just created, and a login prompt will appear. Enter the username and password and click Connect.
Upon connecting, the login credentials may need to be entered one more time at a login screen, at which point the macOS desktop will be displayed.
Other Options
Once you are connected to the remote Mac, there are other options that can be installed and used to connect in future remote sessions.
TeamViewer is a popular remote desktop app that offers a free version. An agent application is installed on the remote Mac and the local computer
NuoRDS is a Remote Desktop (RDP) server that can be installed on the remote Mac. It allows users to connect using the remote desktop application built into Windows.
NoMachine offers a free remote desktop application that can be installed on a remote Mac.