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 Parallels RAS). 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.

Using multiple monitors

If you have more than one monitor attached to your local computer, you can move the remote desktop to the monitor of your choice. When you disconnect from the remote desktop and then reconnect to it later, your monitor choice is remembered, so the remote desktop is displayed on the same monitor as the last time. If the monitor is no longer available, the remote desktop will be displayed on the default monitor.