Connecting to a campus Windows computer (Mac)

VPN requirement

A VPN connection is required, if off-campus or if using a minimally managed or personal device.

Instructions

1. Connect to the VPN. Refer to the support article: Connecting to VPN on a Mac.
2. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop. If you don't have this installed, you can download it from the Mac App Store.
3. Select Add PC.
4. PC Name: computer or server name (e.g., remote.mtu.edu or computername.ad.mtu.edu).
5. User Account: Ask when Required
6. Select Add to save the settings. 
7. Double-click the PC icon to start the connection.
8. Enter your Michigan Tech account name and password as MTU\accountname for the Username field, then select Continue.