Oct 19, 2017 - If you like to use your Mac computer as your main machine, but still need Windows for occasional tasks, then it might be useful to setup remote. Initially, you are greeted by the Connection window, which lets you manage and modify any existing remote desktop connections. To set up, a new connection, click New on the toolbar.
The following page(s) contain instructions on using Remote Desktop to connect to Faculty & Staff Windows computers on the UMKC campus (from off-campus).
Attention: Your campus computer must be powered on and you must also have rights to access your computer remotely. You must also follow these steps (one time only) to ensure your campus computer is ready to accept Remote Desktop connections. If you need assistance, please contact the IS Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison.
Note for Exchange logons from October 6th to November 2nd System-wide IT is changing the Outlook Web Access logon to use SecureAuth. This will require you to enter your username only, without a domain name. This will change again in November, please check here for more information.Please note:
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To connect to your campus Windows PC from a Mac you will need to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop application for Mac version 10.1.8 (or higher). If you are using a university-owned Mac, you may already have this app installed. Please contact the Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison if you have questions about using this software on a university-owned Mac.
Supported | Default Icon | Client Name |
Microsoft RDP v10 Link to Download | ||
Microsoft RDP v8 | ||
Apple RDC |
Mac OS X Remote Desktop Connection Instructions
- Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop application
- Click the '+' icon
- Select Desktop
- Click Show More
- For PC Name, enter the name of the remote computer to connect to. If you are unable to determine the name of your campus (office) computer, contact the IS Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison
- For User Account, click ask me every time to change the setting
- Click Add User Account
- For User Name, type UMKC Username@umkc.edu or UMKC Username@umsystem.edu in DomainUsername
- For Password, type your UMKC Username Password. Note: you will need to update your Remote Desktop settings every time you change your UMKC Username password.
- Click Save
- For Friendly Name, enter the PC name
- Click on no gateway to change the setting
- Select Add Gateway from the dropdown
- For Server Name, enter tsg.umkc.edu
- For User Account, click Use Desktop User account
- Select your UMKC username from the list
- Click Save
- Click Save again
- To initiate the connection, double click on your PC Name tile
- Click Show Certificate
- Click Always Trust to prevent seeing this warning again for the PC specified
- Click Continue
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You are now connected!