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This page provides instructions on connecting to RDS via a RDP client on Windows and Mac computers.

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Once you have retrieved the RDP file using the steps above, you are ready to connect your device. Follow the instruction below based on your operating system. 

Note
titleRDP File Required to Proceed

You must first receive the RDP file from the web client in order to connect through the RDP client. Follow the instructions above before attempting to connect on Windows and macOS.

Windows

  1. Open the RDP file for the desired RDS pool. (See: Retrieving an RDP file for Remote Desktop Services via WebClient )
  2. You will be prompted with a login
    1. Under username, enter your email: <Your NetID>@syr.edu
    2. Under password, enter: <Your NetID Password>

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  1. Download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac App
  2. Open the RDP file for the desired RDS pool. (See: Retrieving an RDP file for Remote Desktop Services via WebClient )
  3. You will be prompted with a login
    1. Under username, enter your email:  <Your NetID>@syr.edu
    2. Under password, enter: <Your NetID Password>

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