The Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) External Connector License allows external users (those not directly employed by the organization) to access Remote Desktop Services (RDS) hosted on a Windows Server. External Connector licenses permit external user access to instances of the server software on the licensed servers. This license is ideal for scenarios where third-party contractors, vendors, or business partners need remote access to an organization's server, bypassing the need for individual User or Device CALs for each external user.
Specification
Licensing model: External Connector (single license unit)
Server compatibility: Windows Server 2025 and prior versions
Access type: External user access to Remote Desktop Services
License type: Cloud Services Provider (CSP) or Commercial available
Deployment: On-premises or cloud (Azure)
User scope: Unlimited external users per license
