When you want to remotely log in to your Mac from another device, you need to know your username (the name that appears when you login) and your computer's IP address. You can either select All Users, which means any other device on your network, or any Mac you own, can access and connect, or click the plus sign to pick the exact users. Choose which users you want to have remote access to or the ability to control your Mac.This enables Mac remote desktop access using a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).
Allow remote login to your Mac from another computerįor devices using the same macOS, you can allow remote Mac login using a Secure Shell (SSH). There're two ways: you can allow remote login to your Mac from another computer, or allow others to access your computer using Remote Desktop (it's available from the App Store).
How to access your Mac from another location
