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Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2
Upon connecting to the RD Gateway for secure, remote access, receive an SMS or mobile application MFA challenge; Correctly authenticate and get connected to their resource! For more details on the configuration process, check out Integrate your Remote Desktop Gateway infrastructure using the Network Policy Server (NPS) extension and Azure AD. Launch a desktop or RemoteApp from an RDP file or through a Remote Desktop client application Upon connecting to the RD Gateway for secure, remote access, receive an SMS or mobile application MFA challenge Correctly authenticate and get connected to their resource!
Download Microsoft Remote Desktop Application
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
The following client apps are available:
| Client | Get the app | Documentation | Latest version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1844 |
| Microsoft Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1810 |
| Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started, What's new | 10.0.10 |
| iOS | iOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.2.5 |
| macOS | macOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.6.1 |
Configuring the remote PC
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Msft Remote Desktop Software
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.
-->Applies to: Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
Leverage the power of Active Directory with Multi-Factor Authentication to enforce high security protection of your business resources.
For your end-users connecting to their desktops and applications, the experience is similar to what they already face as they perform a second authentication measure to connect to the desired resource:
- Launch a desktop or RemoteApp from an RDP file or through a Remote Desktop client application
- Upon connecting to the RD Gateway for secure, remote access, receive an SMS or mobile application MFA challenge
- Correctly authenticate and get connected to their resource!
For more details on the configuration process, check out Integrate your Remote Desktop Gateway infrastructure using the Network Policy Server (NPS) extension and Azure AD.