Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) command-line tools reference
Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
Learn about the available Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) command-line tools, with descriptions and links for more detailed information.
Note
To find out what's new in the latest version, see What's New in Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| change | Changes the Remote Desktop Session Host server settings for sign in, COM port mappings, and install mode. |
| change logon | Enables or disables logons from client sessions on an Remote Desktop Session Host server, or displays current logon status. |
| change port | Lists or changes the COM port mappings to be compatible with MS-DOS applications. |
| change user | Changes the install mode for the Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| chglogon | Enables or disables logons from client sessions on an Remote Desktop Session Host server, or displays current logon status. |
| chgport | Lists or changes the COM port mappings to be compatible with MS-DOS applications. |
| chgusr | Changes the install mode for the Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| flattemp | Enables or disables flat temporary folders. |
| logoff | Signs out a user from a session on an Remote Desktop Session Host server and deletes the session from the server. |
| msg | Sends a message to a user on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| mstsc | Creates connections to Remote Desktop Session Host servers or other remote computers. |
| qappsrv | Displays a list of all Remote Desktop Session Host servers on the network. |
| qprocess | Displays information about processes that are running on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| query | Displays information about processes, sessions, and Remote Desktop Session Host servers. |
| query process | Displays information about processes that are running on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| query session | Displays information about sessions on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| query termserver | Displays a list of all Remote Desktop Session Host servers on the network. |
| query user | Displays information about user sessions on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| quser | Displays information about user sessions on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| qwinsta | Displays information about sessions on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| rdpsign | Enables you to digitally sign a Remote Desktop Protocol (.rdp) file. |
| reset session | Enables you to reset (delete) a session on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| rwinsta | Enables you to reset (delete) a session on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| shadow | Enables you to remotely control an active session of another user on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| tscon | Connects to another session on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| tsdiscon | Disconnects a session from an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| tskill | Ends a process running in a session on an Remote Desktop Session Host server. |
| tsprof | Copies the Remote Desktop Services user configuration information from one user to another. |