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Mac: Download and install Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 from the App Store

You will need your remote machine's Computer Name. If you aren't sure what your computer name is, check out How to find the Computer Name:

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Configuring the remote computer:

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Be sure remote desktop connection settings are enabled, and that administrators are allowed to connect.

Configuring the Client

PC (Windows 7 & 10)

Press Win+R, or go to start menu and press "run"

Enter "mstsc" and hit enter.

Under the remote desktop menu, expand "More Options"

For PC name, use the computer name of your remote machine, followed by ".grove.ad.uconn.edu".

For username, use UCONN\NetID with the NetID password.

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Under "Advanced Tab", configure settings for "Connect from anywhere". Use RD Gateway settings Server name: "remote.uconn.edu". Check on "Use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer". Bypass RD Gateway should be off, and login method should be "Ask for password".

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MAC OSX

1.  Under preferences, setup a new user account. This should be configured as UCONN\NetID with the NetID password.

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Add a new computer with the (+) icon on the top. For PC name, use the computer name of your remote machine, followed by ".grove.ad.uconn.edu".

If you aren't sure what your computer name is, check out

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For "User account", select the NetID you created in step 1.

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