Open a new connection

  1. Open Remote Desktop Connection on your Macintosh computer.
  2. In Computer, type the computer name or IP address of the Windows-based computer you want to connect to.
  3. Click Options, and set the connection options you want (such as screen size, automatic logon information, and performance options). You cannot change these options while you are connected to the Windows-based computer.
  4. Click Connect.
  5. Type your user name, password, and domain (if required).

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Related topics

I cannot connect to the Windows-based computer.

Configure Windows to accept Remote Desktop connections

Connect to a specific network port

Save your connection settings to a file

Close a connection