GPO tool

Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Select RDP transport protocols

This policy setting allows you to specify which protocols can be used for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to this server.

If you enable this policy setting, you must specify if you would like RDP to use UDP.

You can select one of the following options: "Use either UDP or TCP (default)" or "Use only TCP"

If you select "Use either UDP or TCP" and the UDP connection is successful, most of the RDP traffic will use UDP.

If the UDP connection is not successful or if you select "Use only TCP," all of the RDP traffic will use TCP.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, RDP will choose the optimal protocols for delivering the best user experience.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductTerminal Server
CategoryRemote Desktop Services › Remote Desktop Session Host › Connections
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows8
Registry Key[HKLM]SOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTTerminal Services

Policy Settings

Select Transport Type

Registry Key[HKLM]SOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTTerminal Services
Value NameSelectTransport
TypeREG_DWORD
Values
  • Use either UDP or TCP (2)
  • Use only TCP (1)