Microsoft Windows uses a protocol called Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and uses port number 3389.
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 Education
- Since it cannot be used with “Windows 10 Home”, first check the edition of your PC. How to check Windows 10 edition (Home/Pro)
- See here for how to upgrade from “Windows 10 Home” to “Windows 10 Pro”. How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro
Enable Remote Desktop (Control Panel)
search box
launch control panel
Remote desktop settings
Allow remote connections to this computer
Configuring Network Level Authentication
Configuring remote desktop users
Enable Remote Desktop (Windows settings)
start menu
Windows settings
Remote desktop settings
Remote Desktop allows you to connect to and control this PC from Remote Desktop using the Remote Desktop Client app (available for Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS). Work on another device as if you were working directly on this PC.
enable remote desktop
Remote desktop advanced settings
user account
- Please see here for how to change the user type. Change Windows 10 User Account Type (Admin)
