RDP Guide
Connect to Windows servers and desktops via Remote Desktop Protocol. Telnety uses native clients (mstsc on Windows, xfreerdp on Linux/macOS) for best compatibility.
Configuration
When creating a new host, select "RDP" as the protocol. Configure:
- Hostname: IP address or FQDN of the Windows server
- Port: Default 3389
- Username: domain\user or user@domain.com
- Domain: Active Directory domain (optional)
- Resolution: Custom or "Fullscreen"
- NLA: Network Level Authentication (enabled by default)
Platform Support
Windows: Uses mstsc.exe (built-in). Generates a temporary .rdp file with your configuration and launches the native client. Temp files are cleaned up after connection.
Linux/macOS: Uses xfreerdp (must be installed separately). Passes configuration via command-line arguments. Install via:
sudo apt install freerdp2-x11Credentials
Store RDP credentials in the encrypted vault for auto-fill on connection. Passwords are never stored in plaintext. The vault uses AES-256-GCM encryption with Argon2id key derivation.