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Create a Remote Desktop Shortcut on a Windows PC

1. Click Start, type Remote Desktop and press Return.
2.  Click Show Options.
   
   
3. In the Computer field, enter remote.monmouthcollege.edu.
   
   
4. In the User name field, enter your MC email address.
   
   
5.  On the Advanced tab, click Settings.
   
   
6. Under Connection settings, select Use these RD Gateway server settings.
   
   
7. In the Server name field, enter remote.monmouthcollege.edu.
   
   
8. Across from Logon method, select Ask for password.
   
   
9. Select Bypass RD Gateway for local addresses.
   
   
   
10. Under Logon settings, select use my RD Gateway credentials for the remote computer.
    
    
11. Click OK.
12. On the General tab, click Save As.
    
    
13. In the File name field, enter a name for the shortcut.
    
    
14. Select Desktop.
    
    
15. Click Save.
    
    
16. Close the Remote Desktop window by clicking the Close button in the upper-right corner.