How to Use Remote Desktop in Windows 11 or 10

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Wouldn’t it be great to log on to a computer from anywhere? Imagine accessing your Windows computer from any Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS device. That’s the point of Windows Remote Desktop.

This tutorial will show you how to use Remote Desktop in Windows 11. You should also find instructions if your PC still runs Windows 10.

Remote Desktop Requirements

To use Remote Desktop in Windows 11 or 10, you must meet the following requirements:

Enable Remote Desktop in Windows

You must enable Remote Desktop in Windows 11 or 10 before using it. To do that:

Use the Remote Desktop App to Access Your Windows PC

The steps for using the Remote Desktop app are very similar when connecting from a Windows PC, Mac, Android, or iOS device, so we’ll just cover connecting from Windows 11 or 10.

Use Remote Desktop Connection to Access Windows Computers

If you used Remote Desktop on Windows Vista, 7, or 8.1, Remote Desktop Connection is the program you’ll recall using. If the newer Remote Desktop App doesn’t work for you, give the old client a try. It’s still present in Windows 11 and 10.

Enter the name and username of the host computer into theComputerandUser namefields. To make connecting easier, you can check theAllow me to save credentials(optional). Then, selectSave asto create a shortcut to connect more easily. Follow the prompts to save the connection.

What Can I Do With a Remote Desktop Connection?

A remote connection can be a handy way to access your Windows 11 or 10 PC to get files or to help friends and family with computer problems. Really, anything you can do on your local computer, you can do via Remote Desktop.

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