Once installed, open the program and click “Add PC”.Open the App Store on your Mac and search for “Microsoft Remote Desktop”, then click “Get” for “Microsoft Remote Desktop 10” to download and install the remote software.Using Microsoft Remote Desktop to connect to a campus PC remotely For further information and instructions, please see the following articles: GlobalProtect VPN Info & Installation.*Please note that a connection can only be made from off-campus, the connection will fail if attempted while already connected to the LSU network* When asked for the Portal Address, enter gp., then click Connect.Open the GlobalProtect application by clicking on its icon in the upper right, also near the clock.Click Continue at the Installation Type menu.If you receive an error that says “Attention Required: Extension Blocked”, click “Open preferences” at the bottom of the window, then navigate to Security and Privacy, and click 'Allow' at the bottom of the window where it says “System Software from developer was blocked from loading.”.Go to your downloads folder and double-click on GlobalProtect.pkg.Download the GlobalProtect VPN client (Mac version) for your computer.Download the GlobalProtect VPN Client:.In order to remotely connect to your campus computer from home, you must first connect to the LSU network through the VPN.

If a user is needing to connect their Mac to another on-campus Mac, they would have to purchase Apple Remote Desktop from the App Store.

Important Note: These instructions are for a Mac to connect to an on-campus PC ONLY.

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