#Rdp into a mac for mac#
#Rdp into a mac mac os x#
#Rdp into a mac pro#

I'm using Teamviewer as a workaround but need RDP to work because of its dual monitor support on the client machine (the mini is running headless).

#Rdp into a mac pro#

I can even RDP from the mini into the Win10 Pro machine that I'm using to type this post. I've tried disabling the firewall, using the IP address instead of the mini name, restarting the mini, using wifi instead of ethernet, but no joy.

I've configured sharing on the mini to allow file sharing (which works fine), remote login (which works fine), and remote management (which doesn't work). In each case, I get the 'Remote Desktop can't connect.' message. I want them to be able to login using domain credentials, just like you would with a windows server, and be able to do it simultaneously. I have multiple users on the network that need to remote into the mac mini and perform daily tasks. I've been unable to RDP into the mini from any platform that I've tried: Win7, Win10, iOS. I have a mac mini setup in my server room running a proprietary application. The mini is connected to the LAN by cat6 ethernet cable with wifi disabled, and all aspects of networking are working well. The mini is running 10.13.1 with all s/w updated. I recently added a new Mac mini to an otherwise all Windows & iOS LAN. Replace mydesktop with the name of the computer you wish to.

#Rdp into a mac for mac#

In such a case you/your users will probably find it thoroughly UN-usable.Ĭould you please describe more about the workflow that genuinely requires remote users to have a GUI session on the Mac ? Genuinely curious as this seems problematic from inception, at first glance at least.This one has me baffled. Windows Remote Desktop for Mac You will need a broadband connection from the remote computer. How many concurrent users are you expecting ? Concurrent logins are possible & supported via the built-in screen-sharing, but in no way shape or form is it designed or intended for large numbers of users. a decade ago, but I think it fell by the wayside. There was something aiming & claiming to be like. More information for you: Getting Started with Remote Desktop Client on Mac. For User Account, click the dropdown to change the setting. For PC Name, enter the name of the remote computer to connect to. Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop application.

#Rdp into a mac mac os x#

With it, computers running Windows 10 Professional or Enterprise can be controlled remotely through the Remote Desktop protocol. Mac OS X Remote Desktop Connection Instructions. From next time, you can connect into the Remote Desktop through Microsoft Remote Desktop Client on your Mac. To remote access Windows 10 from Mac, you can use the Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 app. Fill out the Connection name, User name, and Password. Click ‘File’ then ‘Import’: Select the RDP file you just downloaded.

Hi, I suggest you redirect home directory of the Mac system into the Remote Desktop session, then copy and paste files/folders within the Remote Desktop session. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop Client on Mac.

IMPORTANT: The presumed workflow sounds like it could quickly become unusable or seriously problematic: There really is *not* anything for OS X like RDS/Terminal Server (for Windows). I cannot copy and Paste from a Mac application to a Windows Application. Getting add-on encryption to work between Mac & PCs is probably going to be painful and/or time-consuming if even readily viable.īind the Mac to Active Directory and assign permissions accordingly for the specific AD accounts.įor accessing the Mac securely from Windows, a good third-party program that claims to natively support Apple's screen sharing protocol(s) which in and of themselves do provide encryption (!), is the following: What encryption is provided by VNC ? None by default.