In the user account field, select “Add user account” from the drop down menu.ĥ. When your VM is ready you will be given a computer name to connect to, please be sure to enter the computer name in the PC Name field using the full address, for example: MAX-YourVM.ad.syr.eduĤ. Click the New button to create a new connection.ģ. Once the VPN is downloaded, connected, and MS Remote Desktop is installed, follow the instructions below to connect to your computer: Linkġ) Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from your Applications folder.Ģ. Please note that if you already have Microsoft’s Remote Desktop client installed on your Mac, you should make sure it is the latest version (currently version 10) as older versions will not be able to connect. Then you will need to download/install the latest Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the iTunes store on your Mac. If you have not already, open your VPN connections and log in to it by clicking on the VPN icon in the Apple menu bar. Once you have set up your Macintosh VPN connection, you will be able to connect to your VM with a Remote Desktop session. Remote Desktop Instructions from a Macintosh Computer Link

Note: You will need to login with your SU NetID for the above link. To do this download and run the SU VPN for Macintosh computers and then initiate the Remote Desktop connection. To access your VM via remote desktop from a laptop or home Macintosh, you will need to connect to Syracuse University’s Virtual Private Network (VPN).

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