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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. Once the Setup Wizard process is complete, the Setup Wizard will prompt you to download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client. Click OK to automatically open the Mac App Store to complete this step. Note: Apple Remote Desktop Client is available only through Software Update (the Updates tab in App Store.app. Apple Remote Desktop Client is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management. Download and Install RemotePC on your PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices. You can also manage, access and support remote computers using RemotePC.

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.

Mac

The following client apps are available:

Client

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DeviceGet the appSet-up instructions
Windows DesktopWindows Desktop clientGet started with the Windows Desktop client
Windows StoreWindows 10 client in the Microsoft StoreGet started with the Microsoft Store Client
AndroidAndroid client in Google PlayGet started with the Android client
iOSiOS client in the iTunes storeGet started with the iOS client
macOS macOS client in the iTunes storeGet started with the macOS client

Configuring the remote PC

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To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.

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Remote Desktop client URI scheme

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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.