{"id":338365,"date":"2021-09-12T20:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-on-and-use-remote-desktop-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2021-09-12T20:00:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T17:00:11","slug":"how-to-turn-on-and-use-remote-desktop-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-and-use-remote-desktop-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn On and Use Remote Desktop on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a42ca0d3fecc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a42ca0d3fecc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-and-use-remote-desktop-on-windows-11\/#How_Remote_Desktop_Works\" >How Remote Desktop Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-and-use-remote-desktop-on-windows-11\/#Turn_on_Remote_Desktop_on_Windows_11\" >Turn on Remote Desktop on Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-and-use-remote-desktop-on-windows-11\/#Use_the_Remote_Desktop_App_to_Access_Your_PC\" >Use the Remote Desktop App to Access Your PC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Turn On and Use Remote Desktop on Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-752092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-turn-on-and-use-microsoft-windows-remote-desktop-on-windows-11-lede.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-turn-on-and-use-microsoft-windows-remote-desktop-on-windows-11-lede.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-to-turn-on-and-use-microsoft-windows-remote-desktop-on-windows-11-lede.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A logo of Microsoft's Remote Desktop app on orange-ish background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Want to use your Windows 11 desktop in another room inside your home? Instead of walking there, you can remotely access it from your phone or tablet. But first, you need to enable Remote Desktop on your computer.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Remote_Desktop_Works\"><\/span>How Remote Desktop Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use the Remote Desktop feature in Windows 11 to connect and access your computer using a remote access tool. After that, you can carry on simple tasks like checking <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>s, app installations, or even copy files from your computer.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend using the Remote Desktop only on your home network with the Network Level Authentication, which acts as a secure login layer at the network level. So you\u2019ll need to use your Windows user account password to authenticate yourself on the network before you can access the remote computer.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> We do not advise exposing the Remote Desktop service directly to the internet. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/remote\/remote-desktop-services\/clients\/remote-desktop-allow-outside-access\">Microsoft recommends setting up your own VPN<\/a> if you want to access Remote Desktop away from your local network. There are also other third-party remote desktop tools you may want to try.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_on_Remote_Desktop_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>Turn on Remote Desktop on Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin, click the \u201cStart\u201d button and select \u201cSettings\u201d from the pinned apps. Alternatively, press Windows+i on your keyboard to launch the Settings app quickly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Select-Settings-icon-after-clicking-the-Start-button.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"550\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose \u201cSystem\u201d on the sidebar and select \u201cRemote Desktop\u201d from the right-hand side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Select-System-in-Sidebar-and-choose-remote-desktiop-from-right.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;System&quot; on the sidebar, and then choose &quot;Remote Desktop&quot; from the right-hand side.\" width=\"650\" height=\"435\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toggle on the switch for \u201cRemote Desktop.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Turn-on-switch-for-remote-desktop-connection-button.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on the switch for &quot;Remote Desktop.&quot;\" width=\"534\" height=\"226\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cYes\u201d on the User Account Control (UAC) prompt and click the \u201cConfirm\u201d button on the window that pops open.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Confirmation-for-enabling-remote-desktop-option.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Confirm&quot; button to enable Remote Desktop.\" width=\"650\" height=\"198\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select the drop-down button next to the switch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Select-the-Drop-down-next-to-Remote-Desktop-to-reveal-the-option.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the drop-down arrow next to the switch.\" width=\"650\" height=\"302\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Check the box for \u201cRequire devices to use Network Level Authentication Connect (Recommended).\u201d After enabling this option, you\u2019ll need to add the Windows user account password of the remote PC to authenticate yourself on the local network. Only after successful authentication will you see the Windows login screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Select-the-box-for-enabling-Network-Level-Authentication.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the box for enabling Network Level Authentication.\" width=\"650\" height=\"322\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cYes\u201d on the UAC prompt and choose the \u201cConfirm\u201d button to enable that extra layer of security for using Remote Desktop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Confirm-the-option-to-allow-connections-with-network-level-authentication.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Confirm&quot; button to allow enabling Network Level Authentication.\" width=\"650\" height=\"198\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Remote_Desktop_App_to_Access_Your_PC\"><\/span>Use the Remote Desktop App to Access Your PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can try any free remote access tools to use your PC remotely, but only a few have a mobile app. We\u2019ll demonstrate how to access Remote Desktop using Microsoft\u2019s Remote Desktop app\u00a0available on\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/752040&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fmicrosoft-remote-desktop%2F9wzdncrfj3ps\">Windows<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/microsoft-remote-desktop\/id1295203466?mt=12\">macOS<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.androidx\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/microsoft-remote-desktop\/id714464092#?platform=iphone\">iPhone<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/microsoft-remote-desktop\/id714464092#?platform=ipad\">iPad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Open the Remote Desktop app and tap the plus (+) icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-on-Plus-and-Select-Add-PC-in-Remote-Desktop-app.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"232\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, type in your PC Name and Windows user account details. Next, you may toggle on other options like \u201cClipboard,\u201d \u201cMicrophone,\u201d \u201cStorage,\u201d and others.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Add-PC-Name-and-Windows-User-Account-Details-in-Remote-Desktop-App.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add PC Name and Windows User account details in the relevant sections.\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hit \u201cSave\u201d in the top-right corner to finalize all changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Select-save-to-finalize-the-changes-in-remote-desktop-app.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hit &quot;Save&quot; in the top-right corner to apply changes.\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After this, tap on the card with your PC name to start a remote desktop session.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-752115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Tap-on-thumbnail-to-access-your-PC-from-remote-desktop-app.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap on the PC name to start a remote desktop connection.\" width=\"650\" height=\"314\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That it! 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