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Connect Using Remote Desktop on a Mac

  1. Download Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Mac App Store.

    Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac
  2. Click Add PC.
  3. In the PC name field, enter remote.monmouthcollege.edu

    PC name field
  4. Click the User account drop-down menu and select Add User Account.

    User account
  5. In the Username field, enter your MC email address (e.g., jdoe@monmouthcollege.edu).
  6. In the Password field, enter your MC password.
  7. Click Add.

    Add
  8. Click the Gateway drop-down menu and select Add a gateway.

    Gateway
  9. In the Gateway name field, enter remote.monmouthcollege.edu
  10. Make sure the User account field displays your MC email address.
  11. Click Add.

    Add
  12. Click Add.
  13. Double-click remote.monmouthcollege.edu to start a Remote Desktop session.

    remote.monmouthcollege.edu Option

NOTE: If you have trouble connecting, see Unable to Connect Using Remote Desktop on Mac for troubleshooting steps.