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Windows Server 2022 RDP Connection Fix

Problem

  • Our IT security team has weird security setup, which successfully prevented the RDP client from remembering the password, and also caused the following annoying issue

    • RDP connection requires clicking "More choices" → "Use a different account" every time
    • Username not remembered despite saving in RDP file

Solution

Edit your .rdp file with these key settings:

full address:s:your-server-address, such as xetawsdev85.xemt.dev 
domain:s:XEMT 
username:s:your-username, such as David.Wei 
authentication level:i:2
enablecredsspsupport:i:0

Key Points

  1. Separate domain and username - don't use XEMT\David.Wei format in RDP file
  2. Set authentication level:i:2 - forces proper authentication
  3. Disable CredSSP support - enablecredsspsupport:i:0 is essential (tested)
  4. If you see a certificate warning on first connection - check "Don't ask me again"

Result

Username will be pre-filled correctly, only password entry required.