Follow the instructions below to connect to your campus Windows computer once it has been set up for access by Remote Desktop.
Instructions
- Install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the Apple App Store
In the Applications folder or Launchpad, select Microsoft Remote Desktop
- Click the plus-sign "+" icon at the top to add a new connection and choose Add PC
- For PC Name, enter in either your University computer’s Full computer name or IP address from above
In User Account menu, choose "Add User Account..."
Enter the account information and click Add
- For Username, enter ualbany\NetID (with your NetID)
- For Password, enter your UAlbany password
- Review the settings, including the optional settings as you like and click Save
- To connect, double-click on the PC Name tile that you just added
- If prompted to trust the certificate, click to Show Certificate, and click Always Trust to prevent seeing this warning again for this PC again and click Continue
