Enable Remote Desktop
Step 1:
Enable Remote Desktop on the Host Computer
Press Win + I
to open Settings.
Go to System
> Remote Desktop.
Toggle Enable
Remote Desktop to On.
Click Confirm
when prompted.
Note down the
PC Name (you’ll need it to connect later).
Step 2: Allow
Remote Desktop through Windows Firewall
Press Win +
R, type control, and hit Enter to open Control Panel.
Click System
and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.
Click Allow
an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall (left panel).
Scroll down
and ensure Remote Desktop is checked for Private and Public networks.
Click OK.
Step 3: Allow
Remote Access for Users
Press Win +
R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.
Go to the
Remote tab.
Under Remote
Desktop, select Allow remote connections to this computer.
Click Select
Users to add specific users if needed.
Step 4: Find
Your IP Address (For Remote Access Over the Internet)
Press Win +
R, type cmd, and hit Enter.
Type ipconfig
and press Enter.
Look for IPv4
Address (e.g., 192.168.1.100).
📌 For external access, find your Public IP by visiting
https://whatismyipaddress.com/ and set up port forwarding on your router (Port
3389).
Step 5:
Connect Using Remote Desktop
On another
PC, press Win + R, type mstsc, and hit Enter.
In the Remote
Desktop Connection window:
Enter the PC
Name or IP Address of the host computer.
Click
Connect.
Enter the
Username and Password when prompted.
Click OK, and
you should now have remote access!
(Optional)
Configure Static IP or VPN for Secure Access
Set up a
Static IP if your local IP changes frequently.
Use a VPN for
secure remote access outside your network.
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