= Getting started with Remote Desktop on Mac =
You can use the Microsoft Remote Desktop client for Mac to work with Windows apps, resources, and desktops from your Mac computer. 

=== How to add a Remote Desktop connection ===

To create a remote desktop connection:

 * In the Connection Center, click +, and then click Desktop. 

''Enter the following information''

 * PC name - the name of the computer. This can be a Windows computer name (found in the System settings) a domain pc name, an IP address if known.  You can also add port information to the end of this name, like MyDesktop:3389.
 * User Account - Add the user account you use to access the remote PC. Use one of these formats: user_name, domain\user_name, or user_name@domain.com. You can also choose whether to require a password. When managing multiple user accounts with the same password, set a friendly name to differentiate the accounts. Manage your saved user accounts in the preferences of the app.

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You can also set a whole host of optional settings for the connection including:

 *Set a friendly name
 *Add a Gateway
 *Set the sound output
 *Swap mouse buttons
 *Click Save.

To start the connection, just double-click it. The same is true for remote resources.

=== Export and import connections ===

You can export a remote desktop connection definition and use it on a different device. Remote desktops are saved as separate .RDP files

 *In the Connection Center, right-click the remote desktop.
 *Click Export.
 * Browse to the location where you want to save the remote desktop .RDP file.
 * Click OK.

Use the following steps to import a remote desktop .RDP file.

 *In the menu bar, click File > Import.
 *Browse to the .RDP file.
 *Click Open.


=== Manage your user accounts ===

When connecting to a remote desktop , you can save the user accounts to select in future. You can manage your user accounts by using the Remote Desktop client.

To create a new user account:

 *Click the settings cog
 *Select Preferences
 *Select the tab for User Accounts
 *Use the + or - keys to add or remove a saved user account



=== Customise your display resolution === 

You can specify the display resolution for the remote desktop session.

 *Click the settings cog
 *Select Preferences
 *Select the tab for Resolution
 *Select relevant size or make one up by adding + or -



=== Use a keyboard in a remote session ===

The standard Mac keyboard layout differs from the Windows keyboard layout.

 *The Command key on the Mac keyboard equals the Windows key
 *To perform actions that use the Command button on the Mac, you will need to use the control button in Windows (e.g.: Copy = Ctrl + C)
 *The function keys can be activated in the session by pressing additionally the FN key (e.g.: FN + F1)
 *The Alt key to the right of the space bar on the Mac keyboard equals the Alt Gr/right Alt key in Windows

By default, the remote session will use the same keyboard locale as the OS you're running the client on.