Microsoft Remote Desktop Client For Mac App Store

In the search box, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then, in the list of results, click Remote Desktop Connection. In the Computer box, type the name of the computer that you want to connect to, and then click Connect. Once you've accessed the Mac App Store, use the search bar at the top right of the screen to search for 'Microsoft Remote Desktop.' The first search result should be what you're looking for.

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Description

Use the new Microsoft Remote Desktop app to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your administrator. The app helps you be productive no matter where you are.
Configure your PC for remote access first by download the Remote Desktop assistant to your PC and let it do the work for you: https://aka.ms/rdsetup.
• Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server
• Access remote resources published by your IT administrator
• Connect remotely through a Remote Desktop Gateway
• Secure connection to your data and applications
• Streamlined management of your connections from the connection center
• High quality video and audio streaming
Learn more about remote desktop apps at: https://aka.ms/rdapps.

What’s New

We've put together some fixes to address regressions that managed to sneak into the 10.3.0 release.
• Addressed connectivity issues with RD Gateway servers that were using 4096-bit asymmetric keys.
• Fixed a hang that would randomly occur while downloading feed resources.
• Got rid of a crash that was preventing the client from starting up.
• Resolved a crash when importing connections from Remote Desktop 8.
If you encounter any errors, you can always contact us via Help > Report an Issue.

676 Ratings

Was working great - till update

Not sure why you keep breaking a tool that so many rely on daily.
This latest version crashes (on the Mac) if I type too fast in Visual Studio on my Windows Desktop at work. I get the spinning beachball- have to exit to the Mac, force quit MRD and restart it, then reconnect. I'm finding myself doing this at least 2 or 3 times per hour! I try to type slowly, but then end up getting really focused on my work and start moving faster. I use VI so I'm typing everything and it seems to be when I'm repeating an edit over and over that it crashes MRD. This is a Productivity KILLER! Like I said it happens when I'm focused and your bug is a sure way to kill that focus - every time! I wish it were easier to revert to an older version. I was forced to update when I upgraded to Mojave and decided to start clean and re-install everything. This is the only app that makes me regret that decision!! I was on an old stable version and had been refusing to update. Sigh!

So many issues with something so critical

I've used MRD for a long time at work to access all kinds of Microsoft systems both desktops and servers. However, it is constantly updating and intruducing new issues and there seems to be no stability.
Biggest problem I face all the time is copy-paste failing which is an absolutely critical component of the tool. Why does it work in one version and fail in the next? Nothing changed on my Mac, just a new version of this tool that says 'bug fixes' for release notes.
A more annoying problem than copy-paste failing is whenever my AD password is updated (every 60 days) MRD loses access to unlock my keychain. There is nothing that will let me update what password it attempts to use to unlock my keychain either so I am stuck recreating all of my credential store. Password changes are a common occurance but it appears no thought was given to how that would impact heavily-used features like storing credentials. That feature is excellent when it works but I can't trust it because every password update it fails so I am forced to manually enter credentials from other password vaults every time I log in.
I gave this 2 stars because even with these flaws it is still better than the RDP client in windows which makes absolutely 0 sense.

Fantastic, fast, and smooth from my small use

Had no qualms with the “square logo” version. I used it often, using both Active Directory logins and local logins. Did mass software installs on multiple machines simultaneously all remotely from the app. This one I feel like runs even faster and smoother than the last one! Great job, devs. I also can see on here that the devs are responding to many of the (often unbelievably whiny and uppity) complaints on this review page, often proving the customer wrong or letting them know that their desired feature is forthcoming. Thank you for your dedication, dev team. I feel these guys deserve a 5-star review. The average rating for this app largely seems to be due to customers’ ineptitude or ignorance, so the rating really isn’t fair or telling of the quality of the app.

Information

Size
19.3 MB
Compatibility

macOS 10.12 or later, 64-bit processor

Remote desktop client for mac
Age Rating
Rated 4+
Copyright
© 2019 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.

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Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2

You can use a Microsoft Remote Desktop client to connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere using just about any device. You can connect to your work PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk. You can leave apps open at work and then see those same apps at home - all by using the RD client.

Before you start, make sure you check out the supported configuration article, which discusses the PCs that you can connect to using the Remote Desktop clients. Also check out the client FAQ.

The following client apps are available:

DeviceGet the appSet up instructions
WindowsWindows 10 client in the Microsoft StoreGetting started with Remote Desktop client on Windows
AndroidAndroid client in Google PlayGetting started with Remote Desktop client on Android
iOSiOS client in the iTunes storeGetting started with Remote Desktop client on iOS
macOS macOS client in the iTunes storeGetting started with Remote Desktop client on Mac

Configuring the remote PC

For

Windows Remote Desktop Client For Mac

To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, Allow access to your PC.

Remote Desktop Client For Mac

Remote Desktop client URI scheme

Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Mac App Store

You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Check out the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.