Remote Desktop clients for Azure Virtual Desktop
With the Microsoft Remote Desktop clients, you can connect to Azure Virtual Desktop and use and control desktops and apps that your admin has made available to you. There are clients available for many different types of devices on different platforms and form factors, such as desktops and laptops, tablets, smartphones, and through a web browser. Using your web browser on desktops and laptops, you can connect without having to download and install any software.
There are many features you can use to enhance your remote experience, such as:
- Multiple monitor support.
- Custom display resolutions.
- Dynamic display resolutions and scaling.
- Device redirection, such as webcams, storage devices, and printers.
- Microsoft Teams optimizations.
Some features are only available with certain clients, so it's important to check Compare the features of the Remote Desktop clients to understand the differences when connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop.
Tip
You can use most versions of the Remote Desktop client to connect to Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server or to a remote PC, as well as to Azure Virtual Desktop. If you'd prefer to use Remote Desktop Services instead, learn more at Remote Desktop clients for Remote Desktop Services.
Here's a list of the Remote Desktop client apps and our documentation for connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop, where you can find download links, what's new, and learn how to install and use each client.
Platform | Documentation and download links | Version information |
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Windows
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Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for Windows | What's new |
Web | Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for Web | What's new |
macOS | Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for macOS | What's new |
iOS/iPadOS | Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for iOS and iPadOS | What's new |
Android/Chrome OS | Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop with the Remote Desktop client for Android and Chrome OS | What's new |
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