How to use Remote Desktop app to connect to a PC on Windows 10

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How to allow remote connections on Windows 10

The Remote Desktop app is easy to use to connect to other devices. However, the configuration you need will depend on whether you’re trying to connect in the local network or through the internet.

Enable remote connections on Windows 10

When trying to start a remote connection from within the local area network (LAN), you only need to make sure the computer you’re trying to access has the option to allow remote desktop connections enabled.

Control Panel

To enable remote connections on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Click on System and Security.
3. Under the “System” section, click the Allow remote access option…
   
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4. Click the Remote tab.
5. Under the “Remote Desktop” section, check the Allow remote connections to this computer option.Source: Windows Central
6. Check the Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication option.
7. Click the OK button.
8. Click the Apply button.
9. Click the OK button.

Once you complete the steps, remote desktop connections will be allowed on the device. Windows 10 will even add the necessary rules in the built-in Microsoft Defender Firewall, but you may need to configure the rules manually if you have a third-party firewall.

Settings app

You can also enable the Remote Desktop feature using the Settings app with these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on System.
3. Click on Remote Desktop.
4. Turn on the Enable Remote Desktop toggle switch.
   
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5. Click the Confirm button.