How to Connect to a Windows PC From Your iPhone or iPad

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In this guide, you will learn How to Connect to a Windows PC From Your iPhone or iPad.

2. How to Connect

You can connect to a remote Windows PC from an iPhone or iPad by installing the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the App Store.

1. Launch the app and give it the necessary permissions, then tap the plus (+) button and select Add PC.
   
   

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2. Type the name of the PC, remembering to add .local at the end. Enter your user account. Under General, you can create a friendly name for the connection and enable other settings. Tap Save, then select the desktop icon to connect to the computer.
   
   
3. From the Credentials screen, enter your password and then turn on the switch next to Store username and password if you don't want to enter them each time. Tap Done. At the authentication window, turn on the switch for Don't ask me again for connection to this PC. Tap Accept, and you're connected.
   
   

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2. There should be a small toolbar with several icons at the top of the screen. Tap the magnifying glass to zoom in and out. The middle icon takes you back to the main screen for the app without closing your current session. Select the keyboard icon to pull up the device's keyboard.