How to Log in to Enterprise From a Mac

If you want to log into Enterprise on an Apple Computer, you will need to set up the Microsoft Remote Desktop App on your device. 

Login Requirements

In order to log into Enterprise from a Mac, you will need to have the following: 

*Note* TempWorks does not officially support Apple Computers as a preferred device when accessing Enterprise via https://apps.ontempworks.com.

This article includes the following: 

  1. Setting Up The Microsoft Remote Desktop App
  2. Logging Into Enterprise

How to Set Up Your Microsoft Remote Desktop App

The first time you open your Microsoft remote desktop app, you will need to set it up to log into TempWorks Enterprise. 

*Note* If you have not installed the Microsoft Remote Desktop application, you will need to do that first. Please note that the Microsoft Remote Desktop  is a different application than the older Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac:  


Setting Up Enterprise in the Microsoft Remote Desktop App

The first time you download the application you will need to set up the App to connect to Enterprise. 

  1. Once your download is complete, Open the Microsoft Desktop Application either from Finder > Applications or from the launchpad
  2. Select the + button in the upper left and choose Add Workspace Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.17.10 PM.png
  3. Enter the TempWorks URL: HTTPS://apps.ontempworks.com Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.18.10 PM.png
  4. Select Add
  5. Enter your TempWorks Credentials provided by your admin (don't forget to start with HOST\) Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.18.54 PM.png
  6. Select Continue
  7. Select the Enterprise Icon Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.19.26 PM.png
  8. You may be asked to enter your credentials again Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.20.09 PM.png
  9. Enterprise will open within the Microsoft Remote Desktop Application Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.22.28 PM.png

Setting Up Document Access

Similar to Mapping Drives on the PC, If you are uploading or downloading files from Enterprise, you will need to make sure the Microsoft Remote Desktop is accessing the right folders on your computer. This is important if you are uploading employee documents or even downloading reports. We recommend setting this up when you are not actively logged into Enterprise. 

Use the following steps to set up a default folder for Enterprise to access. 

  1. Open the Microsoft Desktop Application
  2. Navigate to the Gear icon in the upper left
  3. Select Preferences Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.26.21 PM.png
  4. At the bottom select the drop down under "If folder redirection is enabled for RDP Files or managed resources, redirect:" 
  5. Select Choose Folder Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.26.49 PM.png
  6. Select your computer name under users or select a shortcut folder from finder on the left 
    • Make sure you are selecting a folder you recognize from your computer to be able to access the documents you are looking for
  7. Select Choose
  8. You can now close the window and your preference will be saved




Logging In After Setup

Once you have completed the setup steps above, when you want to log in, use the following steps: 

  1. Open the Microsoft Desktop Application either from Finder > Applications or from the launchpad
  2. Select Workspaces
  3. Select Enterprise Screen Shot 2021-01-04 at 1.19.26 PM.png
  4. You may be prompted to enter your TempWorks Username and Password 


*Note* For further help from Microsoft regarding the Remote Desktop Connection: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-mac.


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