
Open the Remote Desktop app and tap the plus (+) icon in the top-right corner. We’ll demonstrate how to access Remote Desktop using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app available on Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, and iPad. You can try any free remote access tools to use your PC remotely, but only a few have a mobile app. Use the Remote Desktop App to Access Your PC Select “Yes” on the UAC prompt and choose the “Confirm” button to enable that extra layer of security for using Remote Desktop. Only after successful authentication will you see the Windows login screen. Next, select the drop-down button next to the switch.Ĭheck the box for “Require devices to use Network Level Authentication Connect (Recommended).” After enabling this option, you’ll need to add the Windows user account password of the remote PC to authenticate yourself on the local network.


Select “Yes” on the User Account Control (UAC) prompt and click the “Confirm” button on the window that pops open.
