Connect to an instance
- Last UpdatedDec 12, 2025
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To connect to an instance
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On the Project Templates page, to the right of the project template name, select
.
A list of instances for this project template appears.

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To the left of the
icon for an instance, select
(App Links)
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From the drop-down menu, select the application to launch.

An icon next to each application indicates the type of connection:
This icon
Indicates

The application launches in a browser.

Download one or two RDP files to access the application remotely.

The application launches in a shared instance where you can watch while another person controls activity in the instance.

Opens some linked content, such as a related website.
Connect with an RDP file
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Select RDP (
).
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If there is one RDP, then select Download file.
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If the multi-NIC feature is enabled, then select Download primary RDP and then select Download secondary RDP.

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Select OK.
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Locate the downloaded files.
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Open the primary RDP file.
A dialog requests your credentials.
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Enter your username and password.
Connecting with an RDP file requires either an instance RDP rule or a global RDP rule for your public IP address. See Manage instance RDP rules.
For more information about the multi-NIC feature, see Enable multiple network interface cards