How to Enable Remote Desktop Connection on Windows 10

Enabling the Remote Desktop connection on your Windows 10 device allows you to access and control another computer remotely over a network or the internet. This feature is useful for remote workers, IT professionals, and anyone who needs to manage multiple computers from a central location.

To start using the Remote Desktop feature on your Windows 10 device, follow these steps:

First, click the + Add button located in the upper right corner of the Remote Desktop app and choose the PCs option. Then, turn on the 'Enable Remote Desktop' switch to enable remote connections.

Next, you need to configure the rules manually if you are using a third-party firewall. Fortunately, Remote Desktop Windows 10 will deploy the necessary rules in the built-in Microsoft Defender Firewall for you.

To further secure your remote desktop connection, tick off the option 'Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication'. This provides more stringent security and eliminates the need for an internal Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Once these steps are complete, open the Remote tab and under the 'Remote Desktop' section, click on “Allow remote connections to this computer.” Then, below the 'System' section, choose “Allow remote access.”

That's it! Your remote desktop connection is now enabled. To connect to another Windows PC or server using an RDP, you need to enable it first on the remote server or PC and configure it.

It's important to note that some versions of Windows (like Windows 10 Home) can only be used as a client to connect to other Windows devices, and not vice-versa. Additionally, RDP is a Windows-only protocol, meaning you can only create remote connections using RDP with Windows PCs and server installations that support it.

For multiple users who want to connect at once, a Windows server with the Remote Desktop Services (RDS) component should be installed and enabled. And if you are thinking of connecting to a secure enterprise network from a remote location, you will also be required to install and configure a Remote Desktop Gateway service.

Overall, enabling the Remote Desktop connection on your Windows 10 device provides a convenient way to access and manage multiple computers remotely.

Rdp windows 10