How to create test RDP file on Mac OS

How to create RDP file on MacOS


Open Microsoft Remote Desktop application

Click on + and select Add PC from dropdown list

You will see modal window with RDP connection properties

Find out PC Name with Host name or IP address form.
Fill it with 127.0.0.1 IP address and click on Add
It should look like on the screenshot below (step 10).

Then you will see that you have created test RDP file in step 12

Hover and click on three dots ... and select Export from dropdown menu

You will see another modal window with two buttons Cancel and Browse

Click on Browse button , select Desktop folder in other window and click Export

RDP file with name 127.0.0.1.rdp will appear on your desktop.

Updated on: 16/11/2022

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