WindowsOS – RDP connections
- For Windows 7: Go to “Start icon” from the taskbar and search for “Remote Desktop Connection”
- For Windows 8/10: Go to “Windows icon” from the taskbar and search for “Remote Desktop Connection”
The RDP window should show up as follows:
You are now able to connect to your server using IP address (e.g. “xx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5633“). Select “Connect” after you type in the IP address and wait for the RDP session to connect shortly after.
Or you can select “Show Options” to bring out more settings, you will be able to adjust options like screen resolution or audio settings etc.
MacOS – RDP connections
To be able to connect from MacOS based systems (e.g. Apple MacBook), you need to download the RDP client from the download URL below:
Download Microsoft Remote Desktop from Mac App Store
Start RDP client by entering the server’s IP address or the hostname in the “Domain” field.
Always use the latest RDP client version, to ensured that there is no connection issues.
Android-base Systems – RDP connections
To connect from Google-Android-based systems (e.g. Samsung Galaxy), you need to download the RDP client from the download URL below:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android&hl=en
iOS-base Systems – RDP connections
To connect from iOS-based system (e.g. Apple iPhone), you need to download the RDP client from the download URL below:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id714464092?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
