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Using Remote Desktop

Modified on: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:19

Requirements: 


  • Connection to the company network either by working in the office or via a VPN connection
  • Knowledge of the computer name you wish to connect to e.g. EC01
Follow the below steps:


  1. If you are on a laptop outside the office, start your VPN connection - Set up a VPN Connection
  2. Click on Start and type in 'remote' and click on Remote Desktop Connection
  3. In the Computer box, type the name of the computer you wish to connect to, e.g. EC01 and click Connect
  4. Your username should auto-populate so you just need to type in your Windows password, the password you use to log in, and press OK
  5. You will now be connected to your desired computer
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