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Mac - Installing Remote Desktop Connection
This document outlines the procedure for installing Remote Desktop Connection for Mac. Be sure to contact the GBIT Service Desk for Remote Desktop privileges before installing.
Note: This only works to remote to your Windows 10 campus PC. This will not work to remotely connect to a campus Mac.
1. Open the App Store
2. Search for Microsoft Remote Desktop.
3. Get Microsoft Remote Desktop 10. Note: This may require an Apple ID and password to install.
4. Click Open.
5. Select Not Now on the Microsoft Remote Desktop pop-up.
6. Select Continue.
7. Select OK to allow microphone access.
8. Select OK to allow camera access.
9. Select Add PC.
10. In the PC name field, enter the GB number of your campus computer (e.g. GB811007.uwgb.edu).
11. Select Add.
12. Double-tap on your PC profile.
13. Select Connect (you may check the "Don't ask me again for this PC" if you would like).
14. Enter your UWGB email and password and select Continue.
You should now be connected to your campus computer.