Configuring the Microsoft Remote Desktop client on Mac OS X 10.11, 10.12, 10.13: Explore this section. Launch Remote Desktop Connection. Click Preferences. Enter Password. Close Edit Remote Desktops. Click 'UMSL' in My Desktops. If prompted to Verify Certificate, review the host name and click Trust then Continue. University of.
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You can use a Microsoft Remote Desktop client to connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere using just about any device. You can connect to your work PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk. You can leave apps open at work and then see those same apps at home - all by using the RD client.
Before you start, make sure you check out the supported configuration article, which discusses the PCs that you can connect to using the Remote Desktop clients. Also check out the client FAQ.
The following client apps are available:
Device | Get the app | Set up instructions |
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Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started with the Windows Desktop client |
Windows Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started with the Windows Store client |
Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started with the Android client |
iOS | iOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the iOS client |
macOS | macOS client in the iTunes store | Get started with the macOS client |
Configuring the remote PC
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, Allow access to your PC.
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Check out the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.
The following page(s) contain instructions on using Remote Desktop to connect to Faculty & Staff Windows computers on the UMKC campus (from off-campus).
Attention: Your campus computer must be powered on and you must also have rights to access your computer remotely. You must also follow these steps (one time only) to ensure your campus computer is ready to accept Remote Desktop connections. If you need assistance, please contact the IS Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison.
Please note: Before you attempt to connect to UMKC resources remotely, please make sure your operating system (Apple OS X) has all applicable security updates installed.To connect to your campus Windows PC from a Mac you will need to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop application for Mac version 10.1.8 (or higher). If you are using a university-owned Mac, you may already have this app installed. Please contact the Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison if you have questions about using this software on a university-owned Mac.
Supported | Default Icon | Client Name |
Microsoft RDP v10 Link to Download | ||
Microsoft RDP v8 | ||
Apple RDC |
Mac OS X Remote Desktop Connection Instructions
- Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop application
- Click the '+' icon
- Select Desktop
- Click Show More
- For PC Name, enter the name of the remote computer to connect to. If you are unable to determine the name of your campus (office) computer, contact the IS Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison
- For User Account, click ask me every time to change the setting
- Click Add User Account
- For User Name, type UMKC Username@umsystem.edu in DomainUsername
- For Password, type your UMKC Username Password. Note: you will need to update your Remote Desktop settings every time you change your UMKC Username password.
- Click Save
- For Friendly Name, enter the PC name
- Click on no gateway to change the setting
- Select Add Gateway from the dropdown
- For Server Name, enter tsg.umkc.edu
- For User Account, click Use Desktop User account
- Select your UMKC username from the list
- Click Save
- Click Save again
- To initiate the connection, double click on your PC Name tile
- Click Show Certificate
- Click Always Trust to prevent seeing this warning again for the PC specified
- Click Continue
You are now connected!