{"id":1022,"date":"2025-05-31T11:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remotly.work\/?post_type=citadela-item&p=1022"},"modified":"2025-05-31T11:43:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:43:17","slug":"how-a-windows-365-cloud-pc-works-and-what-you-need-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"citadela-item","link":"https:\/\/stagingz45.remotly.work\/en\/guide\/how-a-windows-365-cloud-pc-works-and-what-you-need-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Windows 365 Cloud PC Works and What You Need to Get Started"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Windows 365 Cloud PC gives you access to a full Windows desktop securely hosted in the cloud anytime, anywhere. But how does it actually work, and what do you need to get started?<\/span><\/p>\n

This article explains how a Cloud PC works in practice, and how Remotly makes it simple for you to get up and running.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is a Cloud PC?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A Cloud PC is a complete Windows computer that runs in Microsoft\u2019s data center. You log in via a browser or Remote Desktop app and access your personal desktop, apps, and files just like on a local PC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everything is stored and processed in the cloud, which means:<\/span><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • You can use any device (PC, Mac, iPad, thin client)<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Your data is safe if your device is lost or stolen<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n
  • No updates or maintenance required<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How Does It Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. You choose a plan from Remotly<\/b>
      \n<\/b> \u2013 For example, the Standard plan with Microsoft 365 and Windows 365 (2 vCPU \/ 8 GB RAM)<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. We set up your Cloud PC<\/b>
      \n<\/b> \u2013 You’ll receive an email with login instructions and connection options (browser or app)<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. You log in and start working<\/b>
      \n<\/b> \u2013 Your desktop is ready, with apps and files in the Microsoft Cloud<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Work from anywhere
      \n<\/b><\/span>\u2013 All files and changes are saved automatically. Close the browser, switch devices\u2014pick up where you left off<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What Do You Need?<\/b><\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Any modern device with a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Internet connection (recommended: 10 Mbps or more)<\/span><\/li>\n
      • No installation needed\u2014but the Remote Desktop app is recommended for performance<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        What\u2019s Included?
        \n<\/b><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Microsoft 365 access (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n
        • 1 TB OneDrive storage<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Secure business email with Exchange<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Cloud PC with your chosen performance specs<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Optional backup and cybersecurity via Acronis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

           <\/p>\n

          Common Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n

          Is it secure to use a Cloud PC?<\/b>
          \n<\/b> Yes. All traffic is encrypted, and nothing is stored locally. That means better protection against theft, loss, and attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Do I need to install anything?<\/b>
          \n<\/b> No. You can access your Cloud PC directly in the browser. The Remote Desktop app is optional but recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Can multiple users share one Cloud PC?<\/b>
          \n<\/b> No. Each Cloud PC is licensed and configured for one user\u2014for optimal performance and security.<\/span><\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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