# Connect to server (macOS X)

### Video Guide / How-To Video

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YouTube Guide on how to connect via Mac OS X
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### Downloading the App

You may follow the next 2 steps below or you may download the beta version by clicking [**here**](https://aka.ms/rdmacbeta) without going through the app store, note that this version will have a blue icon. &#x20;

Open the App Store on your personal computer and search for "Windows App"

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After the download is finished, open the app via Search or your Applications tab in Finder.

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### Adding Your Remote Desktop Server

Once the app is open click on the "+" symbol and then click "Add PC" to add your server.&#x20;

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Next step is to enter the IP into the computer name text box and then click "Add." You may find the server IP in your ZestyServers Panel. \
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Formats you might generally see: \
\- domain.com\
\- subdomain.domain.com\
\- 123.123.123.123\
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If you changed your server port, please include it at the end of the IP with a colon in **123.123.123.123:12345** format.\
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IP used as an example: 123.123.123.123

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### Connect to the server

Open the server you have added in the previous step\
Example IP used: 123.123.123.123

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Enter in the username and password that are provided in your ZestyServers Panel along with the server IP and then click continue. \
Example Username: administrator\
Example Password: HIDDEN

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If prompted with a certificate error, just click continue to connect to the server.&#x20;

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