Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
The following client apps are available:
Device | Get the app | Set-up instructions |
---|---|---|
Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started with the Windows Desktop client |
Windows Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started with the Microsoft Store Client |
Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started with the Android client |
iOS | iOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the iOS client |
macOS | macOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the macOS client |
Configuring the remote PC
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Microsoft Remote Desktop 8 for PC and Mac. Written by Microsoft Corporation. Category: Business Release date: 2018-08-09 Licence: Free Software version: 8.0.44 File size: 13.26 MB Compatibility: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista and Mac OS X 10.9.
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- Microsoft Remote Desktop is a small yet very useful utility that allows you to remotely connect to Windows workstations from your Mac. Remote connect to Windows computers All your remote connections will have to be managed via the Microsoft Remote Desktop main window: you can save.
- Microsoft Remote Desktop is one of the best remote desktop clients out there in the market. It now has a Mac version available as well. The Mac version helps users to connect their PC to their Mac and work seamlessly across the machines.
- CoRD was a Mac OS X remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows computers using the RDP protocol. It's easy to use, fast, and free for anyone to use or modify. 2020-04-13: This project is defunct. Most people will be happy with Microsoft's clients.
Remote Desktop Connection For Mac
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.