Using an RDP Connection

After adding a Standard Remote Desktop connection, double-click it (or right-click > Connect ) to establish a connection with the remote computer.

You can have multiple active connections at the same time (both standard RDP and Remote Application Server). To switch between active connections in Parallels Client, click a connection in the left pane or click the corresponding tab page in the right pane.

Right-click an active RDP connection in the Connections list to perform the following actions:

• Connect. This item is disabled for an active connection.
• Connection Properties . Opens the Connection Properties dialog where you can configure the connection. See Configuring an RDP Connection for details .
• Smart Sizing . If enabled, smart-sizing will resize the remote desktop so it fits the available area.
• Embed in Launcher . Click this item to move the remote desktop to a new window (it will float outside the main Parallels Client window). To return the remote desktop back to the Parallels Client window, click the menu item again.
• Create Shortcut on Desktop . Creates a shortcut for this connection on the local desktop.
• Delete Shortcut from Desktop . Removes the connection shortcut from the desktop.
• Disconnect . Disconnects the selected connection.
• Delete . Deletes the connection.