You can access Azure Virtual Desktop resources on devices with Windows 10, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, and Windows 7 using the Windows Desktop client. 


Install the Windows Desktop client

Download the client based on your Windows version:

During installation to determine access, select either:

  • Install just for you
  • Install for all users of this machine (requires admin rights)

To launch the client after installation, use the Start menu and search for Remote Desktop.


Subscribe to a Workspace

To subscribe to a Workspace, choose to either:

  • Use a work or school account and have the client discover the resources available for you
  • Use the specific URL of the resource

To launch the resource once subscribed, go to the Connection Center and double-click the resource.


Use a user account

  1. Select Subscribe from the main page.
  2. Sign in with your user account when prompted.

The resources grouped by workspace will appear in the Connection Center.


Use a specific URL

  1. Select Subscribe with URL from the main page.

  2. Enter either the Workspace URL or an email address:

    • For Workspace URL, use the URL provided by your admin.
    • https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com/api/arm/feeddiscovery
    • For Email, use your email address.

      1. The client will find the URL associated with your email, provided your admin has enabled email discovery.

      2. Select Next.

      3. Sign in with your user account when prompted.

    • The resources grouped by workspace will appear in the Connection Center.