Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a powerful tool for remotely accessing another computer. It enables you to control a computer as if you were sitting in front of it. However, sometimes it is necessary to disconnect one or more RDP sessions entirely. In this article, we will explore different methods to disconnect an RDP session from command-line tools. We will also see how RDS-Tools helps you do such administrative tasks but also pre-empt them and never need to do certain repetitive actions.

How to Disconnect RDP Session From Command Line

I am going to expand the options of using LOGOFF and TSDISCON. Indeed, there is a third method I could describe but we decided to leave it aside.  Since you could end up with hanging sessions which would only disappear with a reboot, disconnecting an RDP session by using the query and taskkill commands will not feature here. You may like to bear in mind that this method can be useful if you want to disconnect all sessions at once. So, for more on command lines logoff and tsdicon, do read on.

Method 1: Logoff

The logoff command is a simple way to disconnect an RDP session from the command line. To use it, open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and type:

logoff <session ID> /server:<server name or IP address>

Replace <session ID> with the ID of the session you want to disconnect. You can get the session ID by running the query session command. Replace <server name or IP address> with the name or IP address of the server you want to disconnect from.

For example, if the session ID is 3 and the server name is “example.com,” the command would be:

logoff 3 /server:example.com

This command will disconnect the session immediately.

Method 2: TSDISCON

The TSDISCON command is a built-in tool for disconnecting RDP sessions on Windows servers. To use it, open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and type:

tsdiscon <session ID> /server:<server name or IP address>

Replace <session ID> with the ID of the session you want to disconnect. You can get the session ID by running the query session command. Replace <server name or IP address> with the name or IP address of the server you want to disconnect from.

For example, if the session ID is 3 and the server name is “example.com,” the command would be:

tsdiscon 3 /server:example.com

This command will disconnect the session immediately.

RDP Session Management Solutions By RDS-Tools

RDS-Tools is a powerful suite of remote desktop solutions that enables businesses to securely and efficiently manage any remote desktop environment. With a variety of features, RDS-Tools helps administrators to control access, monitor activity and optimise performance across their remote desktop infrastructure.

One of the key features of RDS-Tools is its ability to log out users from RDP sessions. With RDS-Advanced-Security, administrators can easily set up automatic logoff policies that will disconnect users who have been idle for a certain period of time, or who have exceeded their allotted session time.

With such granular approach to logoff policies, administrators can specify criteria, which will trigger a user’s automatic logoff. Therefore, this enables administrators to optimize resource usage and prevent unauthorized access. And, all the while, users have access to the resources they need.

Overall, RDS-Tools provides a range of features to help businesses manage their remote desktop environments. The ability to log off users from RDP sessions frees administrators of certain repetitive checks and tasks. The result is a secure, optimised and efficient remote desktop infrastructure.

RDS – Advanced Security

RDS-Advanced Security is a powerful tool for securing and managing remote desktop environments. In addition to providing advanced security features like IP blocking, user access control, and two-factor authentication, RDS-Advanced Security also enables administrators to easily log out users from RDP sessions. As we have seen, the software allows for the configuration of a variety of logoff policies, including session time limits, idle timeouts, and disconnection on application exit. Lastly, administrators can choose to log out users from specific servers or the entire farm, depending on their needs.

RDS – Remote Support

RDS-Remote Support is another useful tool for managing remote desktop environments, specifically for providing remote support and assistance to end-users. In addition to features like screen sharing, file transfer, and remote control, RDS-Remote Support also provides the ability to log out users from RDP sessions. This feature allows support technicians to quickly disconnect from user sessions once they have completed their work, ensuring that remote access to the user’s machine is terminated and the user’s privacy is protected. Likewise, users can disconnect a session to their computer by simply closing the RDS-Remote-Support chat window.

RDS – Server Monitoring

RDS-Server Monitoring is the final string to any administrator’s bow. Whichever the job-set you accomplish as an IT professional, surveillance of your network and servers is likely to remain an important subject. RDS-Server-Monitoring enables real-time quick and simple monitoring of servers and websites, so you can ensure performance stays at its peek. Its easy-to-use console holds the tools an IT admin or MSP needs to monitor usage and prevent issues before they become problematic.

Conclusion on How to Disconnect RDP Session From Command Line

Disconnecting RDP sessions from the command line is a useful skill for system administrators who manage multiple servers remotely. The logoff and tsdiscon commands are effective ways to disconnect RDP sessions from the command line. With these tools, you can easily manage RDP sessions. Added to these command-line tools, our complementary solutions available for managing RDP infrastructures will help you improve your remote admin workflow.

Indeed, RDS-Advanced Security, RDS-Remote Support and RDS-Server Monitoring each provide powerful features for managing and securing remote desktop environments. With the ability to log out users from RDP sessions, administrators and support technicians can ensure that user sessions are secure, optimized, and efficient.

RDS-Tools is a leading provider of RDP security, remote support and server monitoring solutions. Our products offer a wide range of features to enhance and secure your RDP infrastructure. With RDS-Tools, you can simplify the management of your RDP set-up and ensure it runs at its best. Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, RDS-Tools has a solution that can meet your needs.