# How to enable Remote Administration feature in Windows

## Description

This document provides you with steps required to enable the Remote Administration feature using Endpoint Central MSP. You use this feature to control computers, within your network, remotely. For example, if you want to change the wallpaper on all the computers in your network, you will be able to do it remotely, from a central location after you enable this feature.

**Note**: You must have admin rights to enable and use the Remote Administration feature.

## Steps to enable the Remote Administration feature:

To enable the Remote Administration feature, follow the steps given below:

1. Click the **Configurations** tab
2. Click **Script Repository** on the left tree and select **Templates**.
3. Search for **EnableRemoteAssistAndRds.bat** under script name and **Add to repository**.
4. Click on **Repository** tab and find the script you just added.
5. Select **Add to Computer Configuration** under Actions and you will be redirected to the Configurations page.
6. Choose a target
7. Configure the execution settings as required
8. Click **Deploy**

You have enabled the Remote Administration feature using Endpoint Central MSP. You can also enable this feature manually.

To enable the Remote Administration feature manually, follow the steps given below:

1. Click **start > Run**
2. Enter `gpedit.msc`
3. Click **OK**
4. Double-click **Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Network Connections > Windows Firewall**
5. Double-click **Domain Profile > Windows Firewall: Allow remote administration exception**
6. Select **Enabled**
7. Click **Apply**
8. Click **OK**

You have enabled the Remote Administration feature manually.