How to connect to a remote PC on macOS

    1. Download and install Windows App from the Mac App Store. When Windows App is installed, open it.

    2. If it's your first time using Windows App, navigate through the tour to learn more about Windows App, then select Done, or select Skip.

    3. Windows App opens on the Devices tab. Select the plus (+) icon, then select Add PC.

    4. In the dialog box that appears, for PC Name, enter the hostname or IP address of the remote PC you want to connect to.

    5. Optional: you can make other changes, such as add a user account to connect with, provide a friendly name for the connection, configure display settings, and configure device and audio redirection. You can also configure these settings later.

    6. Select Add. Your remote PC is added to the Devices tab.

    7. On the Devices tab, double-click the remote PC to connect. If you didn't add a user account for this remote PC yet, you're prompted to enter a user account.

    8. Once the connection to your remote PC is complete, you're ready to start using it.

     Tip

    • You can pin your favorite remote PC to the Favorites tab for quick access.

    • For administrators: you can also download Windows App on macOS as a .pkg installer from Microsoft.

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