When managing a Windows 10 or Windows 11 VPS on ava.hosting, the default Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) setting limits each user to a single session. However, for development, testing, or collaborative environments, you may need multiple simultaneous RDP sessions for the same user. For example, a developer on your VPS might require two sessions to test different configurations concurrently. This SEO-optimized guide details three reliable methods to enable multiple RDP sessions, ensuring seamless access while leveraging ava.hosting’s high-performance infrastructure.
Allowing multiple RDP sessions for a single user on your ava.hosting VPS offers:
Enhanced Productivity: Run multiple tasks simultaneously under the same user account.
Testing Flexibility: Test applications in isolated sessions without logging out.
Team Collaboration: Enable multiple users or sessions for shared development.
Follow these methods to configure your Windows VPS for multiple RDP sessions.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
Now, multiple RDP sessions should be enabled for a single user.
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components >
Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Connections
Run the following command in the Command Prompt to apply the changes:
gpupdate /force
Restart your computer to ensure the settings take effect.
If you are using Windows Home or another version where Group Policy and Registry edits don’t work, you can use RDP Wrapper Library:
Enabling multiple RDP sessions for a single user can be done through registry modifications, Group Policy Editor, or third-party tools like RDP Wrapper. Each method has its pros and cons, so choose the one that best fits your Windows version and security requirements.