CIS Classes - RDP Setup on a MAC

• Mac Windows App - Remote Desktop Setup 

Please use the following steps to setup a connection to our Remote Desktop Server on a Macintosh computer for CIS classes. 

• Click on the magnifying glass in the top right-hand corner of the desktop, near the clock. 

• In the search box, start typing App Store. Click on the first result. 

• The Mac App Store will open up.  

• In the search box, type Windows App. Click on the first option under the search box. 

• The correct application will be the same as the screenshot below. This application is free and will not cost any money. In Windows App, click GET. 

• After you click GET, the application will begin downloading. Click OPEN once it is finished downloading. 

• A new window will pop up. Click on Not Now. 

• At this window, the Windows App is asking for permission to access your microphone and camera. Click Continue. 

• Another window will pop up. This window is the system requesting permission for Windows App to access your camera. Click OK. 

• Another window will pop up. This window is the system requesting permission for Windows App to access your Microphone. Click OK. 

• After you click OK, the Windows App will open. Click Skip on the bottom right-hand corner of the window. 

• After clicking Skip, you will be at the following window. Click on the + at the top right-hand corner of the window to add a Remote Desktop Connection. 

• Once you double-click on the connection that you added, you will see the following window. Click Continue to connect to the Remote Desktop Server. 

• Once the connection is established, you will be at the Desktop on the Remote Desktop Server. You may use the installed applications as you wish. Please keep in mind that this Remote Desktop Server does not allow file transfer to your physical computer. You will need to e-mail any work to yourself or upload directly to Canvas. Ask your instructor if you have any questions regarding turning in your work. *Please disregard the Activate Windows warning at the bottom of the screen. 

• If you are unable to connect to the server or have any further questions, please contact the IT Department. We can be reached via phone at 628-234-8888. We can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. You can also stop by the IT Office at Kentfield Campus, SMN Building, Room 135. Our hours are typically 8:30a-4:00p, Monday through Friday. Your instructor’s ability to troubleshoot these issues will be limited.