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I have installed Apple Remote Desktop in iMac and MacBookAir notebook, but unable to connect, it says Authentication Falied, can you please help me. its important to note that the username and password ar correct
MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.0.x)
Hello tkmallick,
This may be related to using a mobile account's credentials. Remote Desktop will require a local user's credentials to authenticate.
Remote Desktop: Unable to authenticate with Mobile Users
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3906
Symptoms
When adding a computer in Remote Desktop, a mobile user account's name and password may not authenticate.
Resolution
Authenticate using a local user's name and password instead.
Additional Information
This is expected behavior when using a mobile account.
Cheers,
Allen
login authentication failed
