Windows 10: Allow Access to Use Remote Desktop

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AllowAccess to Use Remote Desktop Connection

Before Remote Desktop can be used, permission has to be granted to the specific accounts that you would like to Allow to connect to your computer remotely. This is typically done on your Office Computer.

1. Click the Start menu from your desktop, and then click Control Panel.

Add User Remote Desktop


2. Click System and Securityonce the Control Panel opens.

Add User Remote Desktop


3. Click Allow remote access,located under the System tab.

Add User Remote Desktop


4. ClickSelect Users, locatedin the Remote Desktop section of the Remote tab.

Add User Remote Desktop

5. ClickAdd from the System Properties box.

Add User Remote Desktop


6. Type your myLSU IDand information foranyone else you would like to add. (This will allowRemote Desktop access to thecomputer which it is set.)

7. Click OK when finished.

Add User Remote Desktop

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Referenced from: Windows.microsoft.com

Article ID: 18609
Last Updated: 7/22/2021 2:14:40 PM