Can I access Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac?

Before You Begin

NOTE:If it is not already installed, you will need to install Microsoft Remote Desktop. You can check this in the Applications folder. If installing on a personal computer, go to Apple App Store and download theMicrosoft Remote Desktop. If installing on a TXST computer, installMicrosoft Remote Desktopusing Jamf.

1. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop and click the PCs tab.
2. Click the + button and select Add PC.
   
   
   

3. For the PC name, enter the host address of the Windows computer you want to access.

   NOTE: You can also give this computer a Friendly name.

   
   
   

4. Click the Display tab. From the drop-down menu, change the Resolution to 1920x1080 and check theStart session in full screen box.
   
   
   

5. Click the Devices & Audio tab. Check the Printers box.
   
   
   

6. Click the Folders tab. Check the Redirect folders box.
7. Click the + button and select a local folder (e.g., your Desktop). Click Add.
   
   
   

8. Double-click on the listed PC to start the remote connection to your Windows computer.
   

   Congratulations! You have successfully accessed a Windows computer with a Mac using Remote Desktop.