How to Logout After Logging in Using ms-avd:connect Command (Remote Desktop Client)?

DILIP KUMAR 20

I am using the following command to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD):

ms-avd:connect?workspaceId=1638e073-63b2-46d8-bd84-ea02ea905467&resourceid=a0a0a0a0-bbbb-cccc-dddd-e1e1e1e1e1e1&username=****@contoso.com&version=0**

When I run this command, it opens a Microsoft login window asking for a password. After entering the credentials, it successfully logs in and launches the app.

However, if I run the command again, it does not ask for the password and directly connects. This indicates that some login information is cached or stored.

My questions are:

Where is this login information stored?
How can I log out completely or clear this cached login so that the system asks for credentials again on the next attempt?

I have tried checking Windows Credential Manager and clearing browser cookies, but the behavior persists.

Any guidance on how to fully log out or clear the stored session for the ms-avd:connect command would be appreciated!

Khalid Badawi 0 Reputation points

2025-01-22T11:53:12.3666667+00:00
Hi DILIP,

The login information for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is typically stored in the cache of the Remote Desktop client you're using. This can include browser cache if you're using the web client, or the application cache if you're using a dedicated Remote Desktop client1.

To log out completely or clear this cached login information, you can try the following steps:

Clear Browser Cache: If you're using the web client, clear your browser's cache and cookies. This can usually be done through the browser settings under "Privacy" or "History."

Clear Remote Desktop Cache: If you're using the Remote Desktop client, you can clear the cache by going to the client's settings, navigating to the "Advanced" tab, and clicking on the "Clear" button under the "Cached data" section.

Sign Out and Re-login: Make sure to sign out from the AVD session and then sign back in. This can help reset the session and prompt for credentials again.

Use InPrivate Browsing: If you're using a web browser, try using an InPrivate or incognito window to access AVD. This can help avoid using cached credentials.

Reset Remote Desktop Profile: You can also try creating a new Remote Desktop profile for your AVD workspace. This can be done by clicking on the "Add Workspace" button in the Remote Desktop client and entering the workspace details again.

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Srinud 3,840 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-22T15:50:11.99+00:00
Hi DILIP KUMAR,
Thank you for reaching out to us on the Microsoft Q&A forum.
The login information for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is typically stored in the Windows Credential Manager as a generic credential.
To fully log out or clear the cached login information, please follow these steps:

Access the Credential Manager via the Control Panel or by searching for "Credential Manager" in the Start menu.

Select "Windows Credentials" and locate the entry associated with your AVD connection, which will begin with "RDPClient".

To clear the cached login information, select the entry and click "Remove". This action will delete the stored credentials, and you will be prompted to enter your username and password the next time you connect.

Please find the below document for more information:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/users/client-features-windows?pivots=remote-desktop-msi#manage-user-accounts
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DILIP KUMAR 20 Reputation points

2025-01-23T10:14:23.3133333+00:00

Thank you for your response!

I am using the Remote Desktop Client app, but when I use the ms-avd:connect command programmatically in a C# WPF application, it does not display any profile in the Remote Desktop Client application. Because of this, I am unable to locate or clear the credentials from there.

Additionally, the Windows Security password prompt does reappear after removing the credentials from the Credential Manager. However, the Microsoft login prompt (where I initially enter my username and authenticate) does not reappear. The connection proceeds directly to the Windows Security prompt instead.

Could you please guide me on how to completely reset the cached login information so that the Microsoft login prompt also reappears when using the ms-avd:connect command programmatically?

Srinud 3,840 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-24T16:38:36.62+00:00

Hi DILIP KUMAR,

I recommend installing the Remote Desktop client for Windows (MSI) or signing in with your credentials using this link: https://rdweb.wvd.microsoft.com, instead of following the above command.

Thank you.

Srinud 3,840 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-28T18:08:22.2966667+00:00

Hi DILIP KUMAR,

Checking to see whether you have resolved the issue with the solution provided above, or if you need any further assistance, please let us know. We are happy to help.

Thank you.

Nikhil Duserla 4,365 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-02-05T12:28:54.11+00:00

Hi DILIP KUMAR,

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