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Web Login Chrome Extension with RDM

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Martin H.

Hi guys,

I have seen previous video Web Login (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEcfJh6rDtk) and blog article (https://blog.devolutions.net/2021/04/improved-feature-increased-security-of-the-api-remote-desktop-manager-with-devolutions-web-login).

So I was wondering, if there is anything new on the functionality. I have tried it, but were unable to get it paired. Could I ask you:

  • Is it supported on terminal server?
  • Can you use it just with native messaging, or you need to enable http listener as well?
  • Are there some GPO settings for RDM Browser Extension configuration (file - options - browser extension)?


Thx, Martin

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Samuel Dery

Hello Martin,

As mentioned in this knowledge base article:
https://help.remotedesktopmanager.com/installation_terminalservices.html
Safe usage of DWL requires a manual configuration of both RDM and DWL on each user profiles.

If you'd like to proceed with this configuration you can follow this knowledge base article: https://help.remotedesktopmanager.com/devolutionsweblogin_securedwl.html

Indeed, Native messaging can be enabled, we have the following regarding this: https://kb.devolutions.net/kb_dwl_http(s)_via_native_messaging.html

For your last question, this is unfortunately not possible at this time, that being said it is currently being worked on I've linked the engineering department ticket to this topic and we will keep you updated on any news.

Best regards,

Samuel Dery

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Martin H.

Hi Samuel,

thank you for your reponse. I made it work. However I have some questions, that arise :)

  • What is the favoured method of web login communication with RDM : Native messaging or http listener?
  • Why is application key mandatory on terminal server - I thought, that security is based on the "crypto key" which is negotiated during the pairing (RDM and Web Login)?
  • Why are the registry keys and json files changes needed to do manualy for native messaging to work? Is it, that this method is not favoured?
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Samuel Dery

Hello Martin,

Thank you for your reply,

I'm glad to hear that it is now working!

I will contact our engineering department regarding your latest questions and will get back to you.

Best regards,

Samuel Dery

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Samuel Dery

Hello Martin H.

I've received the following information from our engineering department,

  • None of the two methods is favored, the listener is simply used more often due to the fact that many users use the portable version of RDM and do not have it installed on their workstation.
  • Correct, there are Crypto Keys. The application key is used to prevent prompts on terminal servers coming from other users.
  • As mentioned due to the portable versions, the HTTP Listener method is used by default, while native messaging can be used under certain circumstances.


Best regards,

Samuel Dery

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Martin H.

Samuel, thank you very much for the clarification.