How can two people connect to a Windows Server at the same time?

To allow two people to connect to the Windows Server via Remote Desktop at the same time, you can follow the steps below.

  • Connect to the Windows Server via Remote Desktop (RDP). Windows Sunucusuna nasıl bağlanacağınızı bilmiyorsanız, bağlantı adımları için aşağıdaki bağlantıyı kontrol edebilirsiniz. 

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  • Once you have connected to the server, type “regedit” in the search bar of the Start menu, or right-click the Start button and select the “Run” option, then type “regedit” in the prompt to access the registry editor.

Regedit

  • Once Regedit is open, follow the steps below in order.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Terminal Server

Alternatively, you can copy the path written below, paste it into the path field, and press Enter to reach the relevant section.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server

Terminal Server

  • Once you’re sure you’ve reached the correct location, find the “fSingleSessionPerUser” value in the right pane, right-click it, and click the “Modify” button.

Modify

  • In the window that opens, update the “Value data” field to 0 and click the “OK” button.

Value data

  • If you’ve followed the steps above, go back to the Start menu, type “services.msc” in the search bar, or right-click the Start button, select the “Run” option, and type “services.msc” in the prompt to reach the Services page.

Services

  • From the Services page, find the service named “Remote Desktop Services,” right-click it, and select “Restart.” After the restart, your remote desktop connection will be disconnected.

Restart

  • If you have successfully followed the steps above, two users can access the Windows Server simultaneously via Remote Desktop.

Note: If you want three or more users to connect to the Windows Server simultaneously, you will need to purchase a “Terminal Server License.” You can contact our technical team to purchase the Terminal Server License.