How to Enable Remote Desktop Connections in Windows 11 [Tutorial]

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How to Enable Remote Desktop Connections in Windows 11 [Tutorial]

On Windows 11, you can enable Remote Desktop to allow remote access to the device using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Usually, you would use this feature to offer assistance or control a computer or server without being physically present at the location using the modern “Remote Desktop” or legacy “Remote Desktop Connection” app.

The ability to allow external access to a device has been available for many years, but it was a feature you have to configure using the Control Panel. However, on Windows 11, the settings to enable remote access are now included in the Settings app.

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On Windows 11, the "Remote Desktop" app is available through the Microsoft Store, and it's been designed to make it easier to connect and control other devices over the local network or internet. It's also the experience that is meant to replace the built-in legacy "Remote Desktop Connection" feature.

The app is straightforward, but depending on how you need to connect, the app is only one piece of the puzzle, since you must also configure additional settings and forward the appropriate port in the router to successfully connect to other Windows 11 devices remotely. Also, there's a caveat. Although you can install the Remote Desktop app on any version on Windows 11, the remote desktop protocol that allows connections to a device is only available on Windows 11 Pro and business variants of the OS. Windows 11 Home doesn't allow remote connections.

In this Windows 11 tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to allow remote connections from within the local network or internet, and the steps to use the Remote Desktop app to start a session remotely.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 11 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.