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# Go offline or online

Switch Remote Desktop Manager between online and offline mode to keep working from a local workspace copy when the database is unreachable.

Enable the [offline mode](/rdm/getting-started/workspaces/offline-mode.md) by using the ***File – Go offline*** option. Use the offline mode to connect to a local copy of the workspace when the remote database is unavailable. This is useful when working from a remote location and the network is unreachable or if there is any kind of connectivity issue.

The offline mode availability relies on several settings. Refer to [Offline mode](/rdm/getting-started/workspaces/offline-mode.md) for more information.

The [workspace information](/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/file/my-workspace-information.md) displays the size of the offline cache file along with the effective modes (disabled, read-only or read/write).

#### Security

There are security considerations to take into account when enabling the offline mode. The lowest setting (in terms of security) prevails over the others, which may prevent you from using the offline mode. If the ***Go offline*** button is not available, please consult your administrator.


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