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# Portable USB

Remote Desktop Manager can be used as a portable application. The portable mode allows to run multiple versions of Remote Desktop Manager, using various license serials and configurations. To use a single portable Remote Desktop Manager application, follow [Portable Remote Desktop Manager version](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/kb/how-to-articles/portable-rdm-installation/).

Remote Desktop Manager stores the offline cache in the Windows profile by default. When using an advanced workspace and planning to use the offline mode, go to ***File*** – ***Settings*** – ***Advanced*** and enable ***Use application directory for offline cache*** to have the offline cache stored in the application folder instead.

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This procedure is not recommended for running Remote Desktop Manager from a network share shared by multiple users. This would prevent identifying individual users and would bring conflicts with user preferences.
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The following steps ensure full portability, streamlined maintenance, and enhanced customizability.

1. [Download the ZIP package of Remote Desktop Manager](https://devolutions.net/remote-desktop-manager/downloadenterprise/).
2. Create a ***RemoteDesktopManager*** folder on the portable device.
3. In that folder, create the following folders:
   1. A ***config*** folder.
   2. A ***data*** folder.
   3. A ***tools*** folder (optional, only if using external tools like Filezilla is intended).
4. Unzip Remote Desktop Manager in the folder.
5. Create a text file named ***override.cfg*** in the folder. Set the content of the file to ***.\config***.
6. Open Remote Desktop Manager and display the workspaces window using ***File – Workspaces***.
7. Create a new workspace of a type that can be stored on the portable device (SQLite, XML, etc.).
8. Configure the workspace using a relative path so it is stored on the portable device: **.\Data\Connections.db**.

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9. Configure the portable applications (FileZilla, UltraVNC, etc.) in the same manner (relative to the folder). Under ***File – Settings – Application – Paths***, click on ***Configure installation Path***.

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10. Select a preferred portable application.

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11. Delete the pre-existing ***Local workspace*** that was created automatically.

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Install Remote Desktop Manager portable](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2787896-install-remote-desktop-manager-portable?curriculum_activity_id=4263922\&path_id=2628397\&sid=9d9d3d49-aa61-43b2-920b-1a30a0bb61c1\&sid_i=2)


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