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+title: Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop
+description: Learn the various ways to connect to a remote session running in Azure Virtual Desktop using Windows App or the Remote Desktop client.
+ms.topic: concept-article
+author: dknappettmsft
+ms.author: daknappe
+ms.date: 03/05/2025
+---
+
+# Connect to Azure Virtual Desktop
+
+Users can connect to their remote desktops and apps running in Azure Virtual Desktop using Windows App or the Remote Desktop client. Windows App and the Remote Desktop client are available on many different types of devices on different platforms and form factors, such as desktops and laptops, tablets, smartphones, through a web browser, and virtual reality headsets. This choice providing flexibility and convenience for users to access their resources from anywhere.
+
+To connect to Azure Virtual Desktop, first users need to download and install Windows App or the Remote Desktop client on their device, then sign in with their user account for Azure Virtual Desktop. An administrator must have set up the resources and made them available to users.
+
+Here's an introductory video for Windows App showing remote desktops and apps. It combines resources from Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and Microsoft Dev Box.<br /><br />
+
+> [!VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/embed/j0XU59VbKOc]
+
+## Features
+
+There are many features you can use to enhance your remote experience, such as:
+
+- Multiple monitor support, with custom and dynamic display resolutions and scaling.
+- Microsoft Teams optimizations.
+- Device redirection, such as webcams, audio, storage devices, and printers.
+- Single sign-on to eliminate the need to enter credentials multiple times.
+- Sign in with multiple accounts and easily switch between them.
+
+Some features are only available on certain device types, so it's important to check the comparison articles to understand the differences when connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop:
+
+- [Compare Windows App features across platforms and devices](/windows-app/compare-platforms-features?pivots=azure-virtual-desktop)
+- [Compare Remote Desktop client features across platforms and devices](/previous-versions/remote-desktop-client/compare-remote-desktop-clients?pivots=azure-virtual-desktop)
+
+## How can I connect to Azure Virtual Desktop?
+
+To learn how to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop, see the following articles, depending on whether you're using Windows App or the Remote Desktop client:
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+>
+> [Get started with Windows App](/windows-app/get-started-connect-devices-desktops-apps?pivots=azure-virtual-desktop)
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+>
+> [Get started with the Remote Desktop client](/previous-versions/remote-desktop-client/connect-windows-cloud-services)
+
+> [!TIP]
+> You should use Windows App to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop as it replaces the Remote Desktop client.