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I’ve got a Windows computer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need to use Remote Desktop Connection to connect to your server – this is included with most versions of Windows. Open the application and enter your server IP or host name and your username and password when prompted and you should connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve got a Mac<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection from the Microsoft Website here<\/a> When you are prompted, enter your server’s IP or host name and then enter your username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve got a Linux computer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use rdesktop<\/a> to connect from most Linux distros. Once you have it installed, just enter your server host name or IP and your username and password when prompted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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