[How-To] Open Multiple Remote Desktop Connections on Windows 10, or 11

Can I open 2 or multiple remote desktop connections?

You can connect to Windows 11/10 computer via Remote Desktop Services. However, if the computer has been connected by another user, you'll get an error message -- Another user is signed in. If you continue, they'll be disconnected... Questions like "Can I open 2 or more RDP sessions on Windows 10?" might occur to you. 

By default, Windows 11/10 only allows one simultaneous incoming RDP connection. That is to say, it's unable to open multiple incoming remote desktop connections on Windows 11/10. You can open two or more RDP connections on Windows Server after installing Remote Desktop services and purchasing an RDS license. 

How to enable and open multiple remote desktop sessions on Windows 10/11

RDP Wrapper makes it possible to open multiple remote desktop sessions on Windows 10/11. See how to get started with it. 

Attention: The method is only for educational purposes only. You are advised to use it in a test environment.

Step 1. Download the latest available version of the RDP Wrapper Library from GitHub.

Step 2. Extract the RDPWrap-v1.6.2.zip archive and then you can find the following files:

• RDPWinst.exe(RDP Wrapper Library installation/uninstallation program).
• RDPConf.exe(RDP Wrapper configuration utility).
• RDPCheck.exe(Local RDP Checker and RDP check utility).
• install.bat, uninstall.bat, update.bat(batch files for install, uninstall, and updates for RDP Wrapper).

Step 3. Find and right-click the install bat, and select Run as administrator to install RDPWrap.

Step 4. The program will be installed to the C:\Program Files\RDP Wrapper directly, once the installation is complete, you can see the successfully installed information below.

Step 5. Open the RDPConfig.exe to check whether the RDP Wrapper is running, and make sure all elements are green in the Diagnostics section.

Note: Most likely, immediately after installation, the tool will show that the RDP wrapper is running (Installed, Running, Listening), but not working, which is reported by the red warning [not supported].

Step 6. Copy and paste the contents of the following page to the C:\Program Files\RDP Wrapper\rdpwrap.ini file.

• https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sebaxakerhtc/rdpwrap.ini/master/rdpwrap.ini

Step 7. Restart your computer. Run the RDPConfig.exe tool to check all the items are green in the Diagnostics section and the caption [fully supported] appears.

Step 8. Run the RDPCheck.exe and try to establish multiple RDP sessions on your computer. Now you are able to perform Windows 10 Pro Remote Desktop for multiple users.

How to open multiple remote connections on Windows 10/11 securely 

To securely open remote desktop sessions, RDP wrapper isn't recommended. At this time, you can switch to AnyViewer, which enables you to 2 concurrent channels in its free plan. To get 10 channels, you can upgrade to the Enterprise plan at an affordable price. See its other highlights:

• Unattended access. Once you log into AnyViewer account on the devices, then you could get multiple connections with one click even though there is no one in front of the remote PC.
• High compatibility. It is workable for multiple Windows versions, like Windows 11/10/8/7 Home. 
• Mobile device supported. AnyViewer not only allows you to remotely access a PC with another PC but also can help you get a remote connection from iPhone/iPad or Android device to a PC.
• Chat supported. You can chat with the one on the other end when use AnyViewer to connect to another computer from one computer. 

Get one and let’s start operation now.

Step 1. Download, install, and launch AnyViewer on all computers.

Step 2. Go to Log in, and then click Sign up to create an AnyViewer account.  

 

Step 4. Then you can see you successfully logged in to AnyViewer. Your device will automatically be assigned to the account you've logged in to.

Step 5. Log in to the same AnyViewer account on the other devices, then choose one of the remote PCs. Click "One-click control" to achieve remote access.

Then on another computer, you can repeat the steps to open multiple sessions on the Windows 10/11 computer.  

Conclusion

To open two or multiple remote desktops connections on Windows Server or Windows 11/10, it's recommended to try AnyViewer Enterprise, which is easy to use and offers stable and secure remote connections.