Issue: Remote Desktop Connection from Mac to PC
How to Connect to your UTHSCSA Windows PC Using a Mac with Microsoft Remote Desktop 
Resolution:
*** Please ensure you have your the full computer name and/or IP address of the computer you wish to connect to ***
*** If you are remoting-in off campus, you'll need to establish a VPN Connection first. See connecting with Global Protect article for these steps. ***
Creating a new Connection in MS Remote Desktop
1. Click New
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Connection Name: Enter description of connection (ex. Work Computer)
PC Name: Your computer name, Full computer name (ex. B1000123456.win.uthscsa.edu, or IP address)
Gateway: No gateway required
Credentials:
User name: Your UTHSCSA username (Ex. SmithR)
Password: Your UTHSCSA domain password
**All other fields remain defaulted**
Save by clicking red dot on top left-handed corner, closing window
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Under My Desktops Select the computer you wish to connect to and click start.
4. Click Continue to Verify Certificate
5. Now connected, you should see the following:
Click OK to proceed.
6. Enter your UTHSCSA username and password and hit the <Enter> or click on arrow pointing to the left. *** Verify you are on the correct domain ***
7. Now you should be successfully connected!