Windows App for Mac (previously named Microsoft Remote Desktop) is your gateway to securely connect
to Windows including remote PCs and admin-provided virtual apps and desktops across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services.
Embrace the simplicity of a unified client with Windows App and connect to Windows in the cloud with ease and security, from the device of your choice.
GET STARTED
• Learn more about the features of Windows App at https://aka.ms/WindowsApp.
• Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup.
KEY FEATURES
• Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server.
• Access managed resources published by your admin.
• Connect through a Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Simplified management of your connections and credentials from the Connection Center, including a Favorites page to cater to your unique workflow needs.
• Audio and video streaming.
• Redirect folders, your clipboard, and local devices such as microphones and cameras.
• Teams Media Optimization.
• Support for multiple monitors.
By downloading Windows App, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy).
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Reviews Windows App for iphone
Works well on MacOS
5
By the Discomatic
Keep it the way it is right now because it works well in MacOS
Slow and Frustrating
1
By Mac RDP Not For Me
The Mac version is so slow compared to the Windows version. And the key mapping was only implemented halfway, so sometimes you have to use the command key and sometimes the control key.
Certainly not a “productivity” tool.
Where is SmartCard support
2
By Ricky 20587
How can I RDP with a smart card????!?!? Did you remove this option?!?!?
Too Slow
3
By Long time to wait
Outlook is too slow for emails and responding to emails, also I cannot see the tool bar readily in Outlook. Another applications are also slow.
Stopped working after update to 15.6.1
1
By zkhil
Was working fine yesterday and it is constantly throwing the 0x020 error. It was working yesterday. Remote Desktop is enabled on my other PC, all network connections are fine. Something on the macOS update broke it
Deletes all saved desktops
1
By cjk002
Twice in the last 2 weeks this app has deleted all of my saved PCs (several dozen) with no way to recover them
Resolution Customization Missing for Dual Displays
2
By geosanc
It’s nice to pick your resolution when using one display, but if you need to open the desktop using all displays, you don’t have the option to customize resolution.
Windows Remote Desktop
4
By geremias81
I like the flexibility of being able to log into my Work Computer from my Mac. It is having the best of both worlds. Thanks to Remote Desktop it makes it possible. Wish you could remote into mac from PC but that isn't the developers fault Apple doesn't always play nice with other developers. Otherwise I would give it 5 stars. Less lag than using google remote desktop for sure. Both have pro's and con's without a doubt.
My Feedback
4
By ScottBer
The app works pretty well regarding the connection, but could be better regarding a couple things. First of all, when my Mac goes to sleep, the connection drops, which is annoying. Secondly, I ALWAYS have to press a CONFIRM button when logging in. Something to do with the certificate. Not as easy to fix as it should be. Finally, it would be nice if you could more easily switch from using all screens to using just 1 screen.
MFA broken
1
By dibbson
MFA is currently broken. No text displays at all, it’s just a blank screen and all you can see is a blank button and icons. You have to disable authenticator app option in your Microsoft account and setup text messages to be able to use this app because you can’t see the code to enter into your authenticator app.
