How do I install Microsoft Remote Desktop on my Mac?

If you need to use a remote computer lab, your instructor will list web addresses on your D2L course site. (Learn more about D2L.)Be sure to use the web addressfor connecting to remote computers via desktop application. Connecting via web browser uses a different web address.

GetMicrosoft Remote Desktop for macOS

Microsoft Remote Desktop for macOS is a free application. Click or tap theGet button fromthe Mac App Store's Microsoft Remote Desktop pageto download and install.

Set upMicrosoft Remote Desktop for macOS

1. From the Applications folder, openMicrosoft Remote Desktop.
2. Click Workspaces. Then click Add Workspace.

3. From your D2Lcourse site, identifythe web address for connecting to remote computers via desktop application. Enter that web address into the text box and click Add.

4. You are prompted to sign in. Enter your marquette.edu email address and click Next.

5. Enter yourMarquette password and click Sign in.

6. You have signed in. Your college's remote computer lab screen appears.

   If you receive an error message stating resources have not been set up for you, contact the IT Services Help Desk. Be sure to note which Marquette college you are part of (e.g., Arts and Sciences, Business Administration).

   Note: The single computer icon pictured below represents multiple computers. It does not mean there is only one computer left in this remote lab.

   Double-click the Windows 10 Desktop icon.

7. Enter yourMarquette password and click Continue.

8. The Windows 10 desktop appears.

You have successfully connected to the remote computer lab.

When you need to connect again, launch Microsoft Remote Desktop from your computer and follow steps 6 to 8.

Sign out when done

When you are finished using the remote computer, go to the Windows start menu of the remote computer, click or tap the power icon then select Disconnect.

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