Set up RDP access to Windows servers
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 | Download and install an RDP implementation for your platform. See MacFreeRDP or Royal TSX . See Configure Royal TSX for Okta Privileged Access. |
| Linux | Install xfreerdp: sudo apt install freerdp2-x11 (Ubuntu or Debian) or sudo dnf install freerdp (RHEL or Fedora). See Configure xfreerdp for Okta Privileged Access. |
| Windows | Download and install Remote Desktop. See the Microsoft Store. |
In addition to port 3389 (standard RDP), port 4421 (the sftd broker port) must be open on the target server. Confirm that both the OS firewall and any network security groups allow inbound TCP traffic on port 4421. See Okta Privileged Access port requirements.
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.