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Remotely connecting to macOS computers via PC desktops, laptops, iOS devices (like a MacBook, iPhone, or iPad), and more allows users to access and control their Mac workstation from anywhere.
Still, remotely managing their Mac sounds overly complicated to a lot of people. From how you connect to sharing files or screens to using your Apple device as a remote mouse, we want to demystify the process in the easy-to-follow guide below.
Allow others to access your Mac using Remote Desktop
1. Click on the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Preferences.
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2. Select Sharing.
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3. Select the checkbox Screen Sharing to enable remote access to this Mac.
Memorize or write down your Mac’s IP address. We will use it to connect to the Mac remotely.
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Remote desktop to your Mac from Windows, Linux
1. On Windows, we need download then install a free tool VNC Viewer to remote to the Mac.
2. Once the tool is installed, let’s open it then enter the Mac’s IP address to connect remotely.
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3. You can ignore this warning then click Continue button.
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4. Enter your Mac username and password to connect.
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If the username and password are correct, you should see the Mac screen remotely from Windows PC.
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Remote desktop to your Mac from macOS
Access your Mac from another Mac is easier. From another Mac:
1. Search then open the app named Screen Sharing on the Mac.
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2. Enter the IP address of the Mac that you want to connect to then click Connect.
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3. Enter the username and password of the remote Mac (the one you want to connect to).
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4. Connected to the Mac and you’re done.
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