# Direct App access

Starting with Parallels RAS 18, specific published resources may be directly accessed through RAS Web Client. This can be achieved with the introduction of a new parameter, *appid*, which allows administrator to use links to access the published resource directly. This allows a more flexible and easier way for users to access Parallels RAS published resources such as using browser shortcuts or bookmarks or third-party portals such as Azure My Apps Portal to access independent SAAS applications and Parallels RAS virtual apps and desktops.

To launch a published resource directly, you need to specify a URL using one of the following formats:

| URL format                                       | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| https\://`<server>`?appid=                       | <p>This format omits the Theme name and uses the default</p><p>Web Client Theme.</p><p>The "appid" parameter specifies the published resource ID as seen in the Publishing category in the RAS Console. The ID is automatically generated when a resource is published. To see it, select a published resource and examine the <strong>Application</strong> field on the <strong>Information</strong> tab. For example, #5: Microsoft Office Word — the application ID of the Microsoft World here is 5.</p> |
| https\://\<server>/\<theme-name>?appid=\<app-ID> | This format is similar to the one above, but specifies a Theme name.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| https\://\<server>/userportal?theme=\&appid=     | This format is the same as the one above, but uses the full URL specification. It is listed here just for reference.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |

Supported parameters:

| Parameter      | Description                                                                                                       |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| appid          | The published item (application or desktop) to be launched. Note: the format is just a number without # in front. |
| overrideparams | \[Optional]. URL Encoded Override arguments that needs to be passed to the published application.                 |

Example:

https\://\<server>?appid=14\&overrideparams=C%3A%2Ftest.txt

When opening a published resource using a direct link, the **Auto login** option is also used depending on the settings.