How-To Use Multiple Monitors with Remote Desktop Connection

Feb 7, 2025

If you have more than one monitor plugged into your computer, it is possible to use all those monitors when connection to a remote computer with the Remote Desktop Connection application in Windows.  Ensure that the remote computer also supports multiple monitors.

Follow the steps below to activate the option:

Step 1: Select “Show Options“

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Step 2: Select the “Display” tab.

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Step 3: Place a checkmark next to “Use all my monitors for the remote session”

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Now all your monitors will be used when connecting to a remote desktop.