RDP setup
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Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows users to access Windows servers with an RDP client. RDP uses a GUI to enable full access to Windows servers.
Install RDP clients for end users
Install an RDP client and use the links provided by your administrators to access your team's Windows servers.
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Operating system |
RDP client |
|---|---|
| macOS or Linux | Download and install an RDP implementation for your platform. See MacFreeRDP or Royal TSX. |
| Windows | Download and install Remote Desktop. See the Microsoft Store. |
Create URL handlers for RDP connections
To give your users access to Windows servers through RDP, you can create URL handler links for your groups (see URL handler). Alternatively, users can run the sft rdp <server> command.