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 to learn how to use Application Toolbar.

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.

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 to open the import dialog. For information on how to import files, see Application Toolbar.

Switch between applications

If you have two or more applications running at the same time, tap App Switcher to easily switch between the application windows.

Close applications

To close a running application, tap App Switcher and tap Close on the application you want to close.

Additional actions

Tap the icon in the top right corner to open the menu that allows you to perform the following actions:

Note: This icon may be absent if your Android device has a physical or virtual menu button. Use this button instead.

• 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.
• Help. Tap this item to get help with Parallels Client.
• Log off. Tap this item to terminate your session and return to the list of connections.

Note: Your session on the server will finish and all running apps will be closed.