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# TruGrid Desktop Connector for Mac Setup


# TruGrid Desktop Connector for Mac Setup

Please follow the steps outlined below to setup  **TruGrid Desktop Mac Connector for use with TruGrid SecureRDP**

| [Please follow this link if you prefer to watch a video tutorial](/en/article/trugrid-desktop-connector-for-mac-setup-video-1sx87nv/). You must have your Mac computer, smart phone, and Internet access in order to complete these steps.

1. **Verify that [Windows App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12) software is installed**
* a.	On your Mac computer, open the Spotlight Search and type **Windows App**
* b.	If [Windows App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12) is not already installed, choose it from the "Mac App Store" area to install it

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473d72e7d7c5000/screenshot-2025-01-01-at-19281_ktz2ub.png)

2. **Download and install TruGrid Mac Connector on your Mac computer**
* a.	On your Mac computer, download and install TruGrid Mac Connector from https://www.trugrid.com/downloads/macconnector
* b.	Open the TruGrid Mac Connector and enter your login email address. Click **CONTINUE**
* c.	Enter your password and click **LOGIN**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473d72e7d7c5000/image_fiqd7u.png)

3. **Get ready to setup your Multifactor Authentication**
* a.	From your smart phone, go to the App Store or Google Play Store and search for TruGrid Authenticator (or your preferred authenticator)
* b.	Following instructions to install TruGrid Authenticator (or your preferred authenticator)
* c.	Return to your Mac computer and click **NEXT**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473d72e7d7c5000/image_pxlsp7.png)

4. **Setup Multifactor Authentication (MFA)**
* a.	From your Smart Phone, open the TruGrid Authenticator
* b.	Click the + sign on top right. This will open your camera. Accept any prompt from your phone to allow TruGrid to use your camera to scan MFA setup QR code
* c.	Use your Smart Phone to scan the QR code displayed on your computer
* d.	From the TruGrid Authenticator on your Smart Phone, click **ALLOW**. This will add a six-digit security code to the display on your computer and advance it to the next screen.
       
**PS:** If this does not happen, please manually type the six-digit code and click **NEXT **on your computer.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473d72e7d7c5000/image_1gx5spn.png)

5. **Validate your phone. This allows you to reset your MFA in the future.**
* a.	Enter your mobile phone number in the area specified on the computer
* b.   Click **SEND CODE**
* c.	Obtain the code from your mobile phone and enter it in the area specified on your computer
* d.	Click **SUBMIT AND LOGIN**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473d72e7d7c5000/image_1gb5fs6.png)

6. Login to the **TruGrid Desktop Connector**
* a.	At the TruGrid Workspace, you may now connect to your assigned desktop or apps
       
 **PS: **The next time you need to connect to your remote desktop, open the TruGrid Mac Connector application and login with your password and MFA in order to connect.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473d72e7d7c5000/image_71psun.png)

**Optional: **Continue to the next steps if you wish to configure **RDP SETTINGS**

7. To configure RDP SETTINGS:
* a.	Click the hamburger menu on the top right corner of the TruGrid Mac Connector
* b.	Select SETTINGS
* c.	Configure your preferred RDP SETTINGS and click SAVE when done.
     
  **PS: **If you are ADMIN, you will be able to configure settings for your login and authorized domains.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/f473d72e7d7c5000/image_1pjnklh.png)

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