Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on Windows Server editions allows multiple users to log on at the same time. However, on standard Windows desktop versions, such as Windows 10, remote desktop is designed by default for a single user to log on at a time. This is known as the "Manage Remote Desktop" mode.
If you want to allow multiple users to sign in at the same time on Windows Desktop Edition, you may need to modify your system using methods that Microsoft may not officially support. Keep in mind that these methods may violate Microsoft's license terms and must comply with the license agreement to avoid legal issues.
Let's take a look at how to try to enable multiple concurrent RDP sessions on a Windows desktop system. Please note that the effectiveness of these methods may vary, so proceed with caution:
Press Win+R to open the Run dialog box.
Type gpeditmsc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Connections.
Locate the setting called Restrict Remote Desktop Services users to a single Remote Desktop Services session, and then set it to disabled.
Apply the changes and close the Group Policy Editor.
Press Win+R to open the Run dialog box.
Type regedit and press Enter to open the registry editor.
Navigate to the Hkey Local Machine Software, Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Policies System
Create a new dword value named Enablelua and set its value to 0.
Restart your computer.
Licensing considerations: Enabling multiple concurrent RDP sessions may violate Microsoft's licensing terms. Make sure you're compliant with the license agreement.
Security risks: Allowing multiple concurrent meetings can expose security risks. Make sure your system is properly protected and that users have strong, unique passwords.
Windows Edition: The ability to enable multiple concurrent RDP sessions may depend on the specific version of Windows you are using.
Updates and changes: Microsoft may introduce changes or updates that affect the effectiveness of these methods. Always refer to the latest documentation or official Microsoft resources.
Of course, for security and regulatory reasons, we can also consider implementing one-to-many or many-to-one remote access through third-party software, such as Splashtop Business Access Pro, a professional remote control software, which directly supports multiple access at one time, and also supports two users to access a computer at the same time, without complicated settings, which is safe and convenient.