> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/configure-a-vpn-for-multiple-sessions.md). # Configure a VPN for multiple sessions Remote Desktop Manager automates opening a VPN when launching a remote session. This configuration is well suited to situations where you need one VPN for a group of servers at a remote location. This procedure sets the VPN configurations on the folder and the entries inherit the settings. {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="warning" %} Before following the steps of this guide, create a VPN entry and remote session entries inside a folder entry. If your VPN does not appear in the ***Add new entry*** window, head to ***Tools*** – ***Extensions manager*** – ***VPN/Tunnel/Gateway***, and activate your VPN from the add-on list. {% endhint %} ### Configure the VPN settings on the parent folder entry 1. Right-click the folder entry and open its ***Folder properties***, then under the ***Connection*** section, click on ***VPN/SSH/Gateway***. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4462_2026_1.png) 2. In the ***Connect*** drop-down list, select how the VPN opens when you launch a remote session. We recommend choosing ***Connect if unable to ping/port scan*** on the folder. We will have to set each session entry to ***Inherited*** later. | Option | Description | | ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Not enabled** | The VPN does not open when the session is open. | | **Always connect** | The VPN always opens when the session is open. | | **Connect manually** | The VPN requires users to manually open the VPN before launching the session. | | **Connect if unable to ping/port scan** | Remote Desktop Manager automatically tests if the host responds, if not the VPN opens. | | **Inherited** | The VPN inherits the settings from the parent folder. | | **Ask for confirmation to connect** | The VPN prompts for confirmation before opening. | | **Connect if network adapter not found** | Remote Desktop Manager tests if the network adapter is installed and active, if not the VPN opens. | | **Prompt if unable to ping/scan** | Remote Desktop Manager tests if the host responds, if not the VPN prompts for confirmation before opening. | | **Connect if HTTP status code isn't successful** | Remote Desktop Manager sends an HTTP signal to the host, and opens the VPN if the host returns a status other than 200 (by default). It is also possible to set a custom status by clicking on the ellipsis button next to the connection option. | 3. In the ***Type*** drop-down list, click on ***Session link***. 4. In the ***Close*** drop-down list, select how the VPN closes at the end of a remote session. | Option | Description | | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **On session close** | The VPN closes automatically when the session is closed. | | **Manually later** | The VPN requires users to manually close the VPN entry when finished. | | **Confirm disconnect** | The VPN prompts to close the VPN when the session is closed. | 5. In the ***VPN group*** field, click the plus sign to add a new ***VPN group***, then enter a name for it. This will ensure that the VPN only turns off when the last session is closed. See this [YouTube video](https://youtu.be/5jKREtc63ks) for a demonstration. 6. Optionally, define a credential method and enter credentials in the ***Credentials (VPN/Tunnel/Gateway)*** field. This can come in handy for team environments. 7. Click the ***Settings (Session link)*** tab. 8. In the ***Session*** drop-down menu, select the VPN entry you created by clicking ***Linked (vault)*** in the drop-down menu. You can also select ***Find by name (user vault)*** to search VPN created by users in their user vault. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4463_2026_1.png) 9. Click ***Update*** to save. ### Perform a batch edit to configure the session entries 1. Select the session entries in the parent folder while holding down the Ctrl key to select multiple entries at once. 2. Right-click on the selection, then click on ***Edit – Batch edit – Edit entries (General settings)*** Alternatively, the same path can be followed in the ribbon under the ***Edit*** tab. 3. From the left menu, under the ***Connection*** section, click on ***VPN/SSH/Gateway***, and check the ***Override VPN*** box. 4. In the ***Connect*** drop-down list, select ***Inherited***. Click ***OK***. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4465_2026_1.png) ### Settings for specific situations There are many options to accommodate a range of VPN types. Here are two common situations and options to make using the VPN more efficient. #### Situation 1: You lose connection to the workspace when the VPN is active. Follow the steps below to automate going offline when the VPN opens. 1. Right-click the folder entry and open its ***Folder properties***, then under the ***Connection*** section, click on ***VPN/SSH/Gateway***. 2. In the ***Advanced*** tab, check the ***Go offline on connection*** and ***Go online on disconnect after X sec*** options. In this last option, specify the number of seconds, then click ***OK***. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4466_2026_1.png) #### Situation 2: The VPN is slow to connect. Follow the steps below to change the time Remote Desktop Manager waits for the VPN to open. 1. Right-click the folder entry and open its ***Folder properties***, then under the ***Connection*** section, click on ***VPN/SSH/Gateway***. 2. In the ***Advanced*** tab, in the ***After execution, wait*** section, enter the time in seconds, then click ***OK***. ![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4467_2026_1.png) {% hint style="info" %} The ***-1*** sec value is the default time (5 seconds). You can change the default time for all VPN entries in ***File – Settings – Types – VPN – VPN default pause***. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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