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title: "How to start a remote session in EPM Windows"
slug: "go-endpoint-manager-windows-impersonation-1"
updated: 2026-03-04T12:03:47Z
published: 2026-03-04T14:36:49Z
canonical: "docs.senhasegura.io/go-endpoint-manager-windows-impersonation-1"
---

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# How to start a remote session in EPM Windows

This document teaches how to start **RDP** or **SSH** remote sessions directly from **EPM Windows** on Windows, without needing to access the web Vault.

## Requirements

- Access to **EPM Windows Vault** installed on Windows.
- A credential configured for RDP or SSH.
- **Windows 10** or later for SSH sessions.
- Permission to start remote sessions.

## Step-by-step

1. Open the **EPM** agent application on the user’s desktop.
2. Select the credential you want to use for the remote session.
3. Check the **Session status** in the right panel. You can only start a session if the status is **Available**.
4. Click the **Start session** button.
  - For RDP: A **mstsc** window will open, connecting automatically to the target.
  - For SSH: The Command Prompt will open using **OpenSSH**.
5. After completing your tasks, end the session as usual. All logs and audits will be available in **PAM Core** reports.

          Info

          

The reports in **PAM Core > Access control** include all sessions started from Vault, ensuring full traceability.

          Attention

          

SSH sessions via Vault can only be started on **Windows 10** or later.