Can I use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to a Mac?

Can I use Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to a Mac?

Allow Apple Remote Desktop to access your Mac

Use Remote Management in Sharing preferences to allow others to access your computer using Apple Remote Desktop.

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu

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    > System Preferences, click Sharing
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    then select the Remote Management checkbox.

    If prompted, select the tasks remote users are permitted to perform. If youre not prompted, click Options to select tasks.

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  2. Do one of the following:

    • Select All users to let anyone with a user account on your Mac share your screen.

    • Select Only these users, click the Add button

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      , then select the users who can share your Mac.

  3. Click Computer Settings, then select options for your Mac. If people connect using a VNC viewer, you need to set a password.

Apple Remote Desktop is available from the App Store. For help setting up and using Apple Remote Desktop, see the Apple Remote Desktop User Guide.

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