Setting Timers for a Virtual Desktop

Each virtual desktop has a number of shutdown and sign-off timers that you can set.

A shutdown timer automatically stops a Running virtual desktop after a specified period of low activity or inactivity.

A sign-out timer automatically signs out inactive or disconnected users.

Timers are an excellent way to control costs, as resources that are left running continue to incur charges even if they are not being actively used.

To set timers on a virtual desktop:

  1. Go to the project space containing the virtual desktop.

  2. Click the virtual desktop to display its details, then select the Timers tab.

    The timers that are available depend on whether the virtual desktop is a Windows or Linux machine.

  3. To enable or disable a timer, click its toggle button. If enabling a timer, select the desired timeout period. Timer options are described below.