rustdesk / rustdesk/rustdesk-server-pro

Windows / Active Directory authentication for unattended access

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Description

Hi,

I would like to request support for Windows / Active Directory authentication for unattended access.

In an AD environment, I would like to:

  • Authenticate IT administrators through RustDesk Server Pro / LDAP.
  • Use existing AD identities/groups to authorize access to Windows endpoints.
  • Connect to a remote PC without user approval.
  • Without configuring a permanent RustDesk password on every endpoint.
  • Ideally using Windows Integrated Authentication (SSPI / Kerberos / NTLM).

The goal is to avoid creating and managing a second, permanent credential on every workstation.

This seems related to several existing discussions/issues:

Is this technically possible with the current Pro architecture, or is Windows/AD authentication for the remote session planned?

Thanks!

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked OSS and Pro discussions, especially #8020, #357, #697, #270, and #14755, then inspect the current Pro architecture for authentication and unattended access. Done means establishing whether AD identities can authorize password-less remote sessions and documenting the required implementation direction.

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Assessment

Domain
authentication, authorization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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