# Remote Application Server Connection

When connected to a remote server via a Remote Application Server connection, Parallels Client shows the App Launcher screen. On this screen, you can find all the applications published for the user you used to connect to the remote server.

## **Launch an application**

To launch an application, just tap its icon. If you launched an app, read [this topic](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-android-client-guide/v19/work-with-a-remote-server/remote-application-server-connection/application-toolbar) to learn how to use Application Toolbar.

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**Note:** If a remote application is temporarily unavailable (e.g., your system administrator is installing updates, backing up the data, etc.), its icon will be grayed out. You can tap this app to get a message with more details or contact the administrator for information.
{% endhint %}

## **Search for applications**

If there's a lot of applications, use the **Looking glass** icon at the top of the screen to find the application you need.

## **Select favorite applications**

When an application is added to favorites, you are able to quickly access it on the **Favorites** tab.

To add an application to favorites:

1. Long press the icon of the application that you want to add to favorites. A context menu will appear.
2. In the context menu, tap the **Add to Favorites** option.

The application will appear on the **Favorites** tab.

To remove an application from favorites:

1. Long press the icon of the application that you want to remove from favorites. A context menu will appear.
2. In the context menu, tap the **Remove from Favorites** option.

The application will be removed from favorites.

## **Import files to the remote server**

You can import files from your Android device to the remote server you are connected to. Tap <img src="https://4030289229-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdE26aPb472s8cuV4JFhy%2Fuploads%2FmJSJjbHgKb9LzntKJnpL%2Fandroid_folder.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4435ba39-d3b6-4829-87dc-e54152ad6091" alt="android_folder" data-size="line"> to open the import dialog. For information on how to import files, see [Application Toolbar](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-android-client-guide/v19/work-with-a-remote-server/remote-application-server-connection/application-toolbar).

## **Switch between applications**

If you have two or more applications running at the same time, tap App Switcher <img src="https://4030289229-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdE26aPb472s8cuV4JFhy%2Fuploads%2FvBiej6G2JPVIeeX61xmY%2Fandoid_switch.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7c17faaf-15b6-4733-af63-ff50529ee9eb" alt="Toolbar_AppSwitcher.png" data-size="line"> to easily switch between the application windows.

## **Close applications**

To close a running application, tap App Switcher <img src="https://4030289229-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdE26aPb472s8cuV4JFhy%2Fuploads%2FvBiej6G2JPVIeeX61xmY%2Fandoid_switch.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7c17faaf-15b6-4733-af63-ff50529ee9eb" alt="Toolbar_AppSwitcher.png" data-size="line"> and tap **Close** ![close\_task\_button\_normal](https://4030289229-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdE26aPb472s8cuV4JFhy%2Fuploads%2FUavGskV7fSbQQ4KC5olk%2F42241.png?alt=media\&token=2a00934c-fc46-41f1-91a0-d713995d2d09) on the application you want to close.

## **Additional actions**

Tap the <img src="https://4030289229-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FdE26aPb472s8cuV4JFhy%2Fuploads%2FkzJsa0AIM2imic2cpjL3%2Fthree_dots.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0784824f-052b-4f10-97d2-c390222aae2f" alt="Three_Dots.png" data-size="line"> icon in the top right corner to open the menu that allows you to perform the following actions:

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**Note:** This icon may be absent if your Android device has a physical or virtual menu button. Use this button instead.
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* **Refresh**. Tap this item to refresh the list of published applications and connection settings.
* **Change domain password**. Tap this item to change the user's domain password. Depending on Parallels RAS configuration you will be able to change the password either via Parallels Client itself or a third-party identity provider. To be able to change the password via Parallels Client, you must know the current password.
* **Settings**. Tap this item to display and [edit the Parallels Client settings](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-android-client-guide/v19/edit-parallels-client-settings).
* **Help**. Tap this item to get [help with Parallels Client](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-android-client-guide/v19/help).
* **Log off**. Tap this item to terminate your session and return to the list of connections.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** Your session on the server will finish and all running apps will be closed.
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