Overview
Clients utilizing a Clubessential hosted platform can access their Office application by establishing a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connection from their local workstation to the Clubessential Hosted server. Once the remote connection is established, the Office application is available for sign-in and use. Use Case A Club decided it was more cost-effective and efficient to move to a Clubessential Hosted solution, rather than continue to support the server and backups locally at the Club. To access the hosted solution, the Club now uses a Remote Desktop Connection to access their Office application. |
Content
Helpful Video-How to use this tool on a Macbook
Here’s a helpful video that walk through how to use this tool on a macbook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7TCvLuWlF0
Download Microsoft Remote Desktop App
Click Here to download from the App Store.
Create a New RDP Connection
- When the App opens, click the + icon
- Select Add PC
- Enter the PC Name: This is the Unique Club IP Address
- Click User Account and a dropdown will appear
- Select Add User Account
- Enter the Username: CLUBSOFT\USERNAME
- Enter the Password
- Click the Add button
- Once Connected, double click the following icon to launch Office (CMA)
Best Practices
Change Password periodically and/or Protect Password to enhance security of data.
FAQs
Q. What is my remote Computer's Name/IP Address?
A. Check with your Implementation Specialist to confirm.
Downloadable Guide
RDP Setup - Hosted Server - Guide