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The Microsoft Remote Desktop app has been updated with iPad mouse and trackpad support. Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for iOS to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available.

These instructions are for users who need to access their Windows computer that is on campus from a Windows computer that is off campus. It assumes they are already connected to the Remote Access VPN. (See How to Connect Remotely using the Remote Access VPN (Staff/Faculty)) It also assumes Remote Desktop has been enabled on the computer the user will connect to remotely, which can be done by going to Software Center and installing 'UMS Enable Remote Desktop'.

Note: (Optional) Right-click on the Microsoft Remote Desktop icon in the dock, highlight Options and select Keep in Dock. You will see the Right Networks profile in the list; this is the profile that was created for you by the Setup Wizard. Those on the right let you minimize the remote window to the taskbar, change the window size, and terminate the remote session. When you're finished, click the Close icon to end the connection. Remote Desktop Settings. From the setup screen for Remote Desktop Connection, you can tweak several of the tool's settings.

Step-by-step guide

Ensure the VPN is Connected.
Install Microsoft Remote Desktop.
Search for Microsoft Store in the Search Bar.
Then Search the Microsoft Store for Microsoft Remote Desktop. Select the Microsoft Remote Desktop App, but don't select the one that says Preview.
Click Get.
Wait for the application to download and install.
When it finishes, click the Launch button.
Configure the Remote Desktop Connection
Once Microsoft Remote Desktop opens, Click the Add button in the upper right corner.
Under Choose what to add menu that appears, click Desktop.
Fill in the hostname for the PC will connect to remotely. For computers in UAD it will be the Serial #. Fill in a friendly name that will help you identify it.
Connect to the remote PC
Click on the PC with the friendly name for the connection just configured.
Authenticate when prompted with the username and password for the remote PC, although ensure to put 'uad' in front of the username.
The remote computer's desktop will appear on the local computer, usually in full screen mode.

To exit full screen you can press Ctrl + Alt + Break on a Desktop computer or Ctrl + Alt +Fn + B on a laptop computer.

Steps-to-take if this does not work

Ensure the Windows PC is connected to the Remote Access VPN
Ensure the Desktop Computer that the user is trying to connect to has Remote Desktop enabled for that user
Create a ticket with the Help Desk
1. whether the computer user is connecting from is University-owned or non-University owned
  If the PC the user wants to install Microsoft Remote Desktop is University-owned, they will need to Install from Software Center or get an exception issued to allow them to access the Microsoft Store
2. Operating System and version
3. Serial #/hostname of computer that the user is trying to connect to remotely
4. User account experiencing problem
5. ....any other specifics necessary to the nature of this problem

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Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2

You can use the Remote Desktop client for iOS to work with Windows apps, resources, and desktops from your iOS device (iPhones and iPads).

Use the following information to get started. Be sure to check out the FAQ if you have any questions.

Note

Curious about the new releases for the iOS client? Check out What's new for Remote Desktop on iOS?.
The iOS client supports devices running iOS 6.x and newer.

Get the Remote Desktop client and start using it

This section will tell you how to download and set up the Remote Desktop client for iOS.

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Download the Remote Desktop client from the iOS store

First you'll need to download the client and configure your PC to connect to remote resources.

To download the client:

Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the iOS App Store or iTunes.
Set up your PC to accept remote connections.

Add a PC

After you've downloaded the client and configured your PC to accept remote connections, it's time to actually add a PC.

To add a PC:

In the Connection Center, tap +, then tap Add PC.
Enter the following information:
- PC name – the name of the computer. The PC name can be a Windows computer name, an Internet domain name, or an IP address. You can also append port information to the PC name (for example, MyDesktop:3389 or 10.0.0.1:3389).
- User name – The user name you'll use to access the remote PC. You can use the following formats: user_name, domainuser_name, or user_name@domain.com. You can also select Ask when required to be prompted for a user name and password when necessary.
You can also set the following additional options:
- Friendly name (optional) – An easy-to-remember name for the PC you're connecting to. You can use any string, but if you don't specify a friendly name, the PC name is displayed instead.
- Gateway (optional) – The Remote Desktop gateway that you want to use to connect to virtual desktops, RemoteApp programs, and session-based desktops on an internal corporate network. Get the information about the gateway from your system administrator.
- Sound – Select the device to use for audio during your remote session. You can choose to play sound on the local devices, the remote device, or not at all.
- Swap mouse buttons – Whenever a mouse gesture would send a command with the left mouse button, it sends the same command with the right mouse button instead. Swapping mouse buttons is necessary if the remote PC is configured for left-handed mouse mode.
- Admin Mode - Connect to an administration session on a server running Windows Server 2003 or later.
- Clipboard - Choose whether to redirect text and images in your clipboard to your PC.
- Storage - Choose whether to redirect storage to your PC.
Tap Save.

Need to edit these settings? Press and hold the desktop you want to edit, then tap the settings icon.

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Add a workspace

To get a list of managed resources you can access on your iOS, add a workspace by subscribing to the feed provided by your admin.

To add a workspace:

On the Connection Center screen, tap +, and then tap Add workspace.
In the Feed URL field, enter the URL for the feed you want to add. This URL can be either a URL or an email address.
- If you use a URL, use the one your admin gave you.
  - If you're accessing resources from Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365, you can use one of the following URLs:
    - For Azure Virtual Desktop (classic), use https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/feeddiscovery/webfeeddiscovery.aspx.
    - For Azure Virtual Desktop, use https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery.
    - If you're using Windows 365, use: https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery.
- If you use an email address, enter your email address. Entering your email address tells the client to search for a URL associated with your email address if your admin configured the server that way.
Tap Next.
Provide your credentials when prompted.
- For User name, give the user name of an account with permission to access resources.
- For Password, give the password for the account.