Windows Server 2022 RDP Connection Fix
Problem
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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
- Separate domain and username - don't use
XEMT\David.Wei
format in RDP file - Set
authentication level:i:2
- forces proper authentication - Disable CredSSP support -
enablecredsspsupport:i:0
is essential (tested) - 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.