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description: Learn how to authenticate to desktops using RDP.
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# RDP Authentication

Keyless authentication will be used for RDP sessions into all workstations that have the Keyless Workforce Access Client installed.

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Keyless authentication will be used only for users that are not excluded from Keyless for the specific workstation.
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## Step-By-Step Guide

Using the Remote Desktop Protocol application on your workstation or via the command line, initiate an RDP session for a Keyless-enabled user to a Keyless-enabled workstation:

```
mstsc /v:<your-ip-adress> (example: mstsc /v:10.20.30.01)
```

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Once connected, you will be prompted with a message to authenticate on your mobile device.

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Authenticate on your device:

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Access the workstation:

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