Windows multiple users at the same time

Вопрос

I have installed windows server 2019 evaluation copy so that 5 of us can remote desktop to the same computer to use as a server.

Once I get more then 2 of us on there it has to kick another user off.

Is there any way to change this in a cost effective way?

Still in the testing phase before I decide to purchase for our business

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By default there are only two (2) connections allowed, if you want to allow more than two (2) concurrent remote desktop connections to a server, the server will be considered as a «terminal server» and therefore you will have to purchase Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs) if you want more users to connect to the server.

More information in the link below:

Best regards,
Leon

Thanks for your post in our forum.

As Leon said, if there are two more users need to remote access the server, that will need to use RDS.

And, you need to buy the RDS CALS for the users or devices.

Hope above information can help you.

Thanks again for your understanding and support.

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Windows multiple users at the same time

Вопрос

I have installed windows server 2019 evaluation copy so that 5 of us can remote desktop to the same computer to use as a server.

Once I get more then 2 of us on there it has to kick another user off.

Is there any way to change this in a cost effective way?

Still in the testing phase before I decide to purchase for our business

Все ответы

By default there are only two (2) connections allowed, if you want to allow more than two (2) concurrent remote desktop connections to a server, the server will be considered as a «terminal server» and therefore you will have to purchase Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs) if you want more users to connect to the server.

More information in the link below:

Best regards,
Leon

Thanks for your post in our forum.

As Leon said, if there are two more users need to remote access the server, that will need to use RDS.

And, you need to buy the RDS CALS for the users or devices.

Hope above information can help you.

Thanks again for your understanding and support.

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How can I enable multiple users login at a time in remote system?

Recently we bought dedicated server with Windows Server 2012 Standard.It’s allowing 2 people at a time.So I want to allow more people at a time.

How can I do this?

5 Answers 5

If you want more than 2 concurrent connections your computer is now considered a «Terminal Server» and you must pay for «Remote Desktop Services client access licenses» (RDS CALs) for people to connect. UPDATE: here is a link to a set of documents «License your RDS deployment with client access licenses (CALs)» that can walk you through the process of choosing a license and activating it on the server.

You can purchase CALs from the Microsoft store or other 3rd party resellers.

Are you referring to Remote Desktop? If so, you can try this:

Log into the server and open MMC.exe.

File → Add/Remove Snap-in → Group Policy Object → Add → Finish → OK.

Double click Local Computer Policy → double click Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Remote Desktop Services → Remote Desktop Session Host → Connections.

Limit Number of Connections = 999999.

Restrict Remote Desktop Services users to a single Remote Desktop Services session = DISABLED.

To fully enable multiple concurrent RDP sessions, you need to install the Remote Desktop Services Session Host role on your server.

After installing the role, you will instantly have the ability to host multiple RDP sessions. However, the setup is unlicensed and you will begin a grace period of 120 days, after which the service will stop working.

To avoid this, you need to license your server. This can be done by simply installing the Remote Desktop Services Licensing role. This will install the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager, which allows you to register your CALs and properly license your server.

To activate the CALs, you need to have your product key, OLP license and activation number or other form of licensing information for your license.

Windows multiple users at the same time

Вопрос

I have installed windows server 2019 evaluation copy so that 5 of us can remote desktop to the same computer to use as a server.

Once I get more then 2 of us on there it has to kick another user off.

Is there any way to change this in a cost effective way?

Still in the testing phase before I decide to purchase for our business

Все ответы

By default there are only two (2) connections allowed, if you want to allow more than two (2) concurrent remote desktop connections to a server, the server will be considered as a «terminal server» and therefore you will have to purchase Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs) if you want more users to connect to the server.

More information in the link below:

Best regards,
Leon

Thanks for your post in our forum.

As Leon said, if there are two more users need to remote access the server, that will need to use RDS.

And, you need to buy the RDS CALS for the users or devices.

Hope above information can help you.

Thanks again for your understanding and support.

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Windows multiple users at the same time

Вопрос

I have installed windows server 2019 evaluation copy so that 5 of us can remote desktop to the same computer to use as a server.

Once I get more then 2 of us on there it has to kick another user off.

Is there any way to change this in a cost effective way?

Still in the testing phase before I decide to purchase for our business

Все ответы

By default there are only two (2) connections allowed, if you want to allow more than two (2) concurrent remote desktop connections to a server, the server will be considered as a «terminal server» and therefore you will have to purchase Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs) if you want more users to connect to the server.

More information in the link below:

Best regards,
Leon

Thanks for your post in our forum.

As Leon said, if there are two more users need to remote access the server, that will need to use RDS.

And, you need to buy the RDS CALS for the users or devices.

Hope above information can help you.

Thanks again for your understanding and support.

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