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title: "Setting Up Remote Desktop on Android as a Local Device"
canonical: "https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/10784508520/Setting%20Up%20Remote%20Desktop%20on%20Android%20as%20a%20Local%20Device"
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You can configure and set up Microsoft Remote Desktop from your Windows workstation computer to a personal android device.

## Installing the Supported Client

1. [Use this link to install the Microsoft Remote Desktop application](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.rdc.android), or search "Microsoft Remote Desktop" in the Google Play Store.
2. Click **Install**, and then click **Accept.**

## Creating the Remote Gateway

> ℹ️ The remote Gateway is <u>not necessary</u> if you already use the Pulse Secure VPN or have Direct Access. However, <u>the gateway is highly recommended</u> as it means you do not need Direct Access or Pulse VPN in order to connect.

1. Open **Microsoft Remote Desktop **application on your mobile device.
  - If you are shown a screen displaying the newest update, hit the **back arrow **in the upper left corner.
2. Open the drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select **Gateways**.
3. Tap **Plus.**
4. Fill out the fields as follows:
  1. Gateway Name: **UCONN Network**
  2. Server: **remote.uconn.edu**
  3. Username: **UCONN NetID**
  4. Password: **NetID password**
5. Tap the **checkmark** in the upper right-hand corner.
6. A remote desktop gateway should now be created.

## Creating the Connection

1. Open **Microsoft Remote Desktop.**
2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select **Remote Desktops.**
3. Tap **Plus.**
4. Fill out the fields as follows:
  1. Connection Name: **UConn Work PC**
  2. PC Name: **Full Computer Name**
  3. Username: **UCONN NetID**
  4. Password: **NetID password**
5. Tap the checkmark in the upper right-hand corner.
6. You should now see your PC under **Remote Desktops**. Tap this to connect to your PC.

> ℹ️ ITS has turned on [two-factor authentication (DUO) for the Remote Desktop service](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10841949331) to enhance security.

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