How to Enable Copy and Paste in Your Remote Desktop Session
Learn how to activate copy and paste functionality in your Remote Desktop sessions for seamless file transfer and workflow.
Last updated: May, 2026
Use this article if: copy and paste (Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V) is not working between your local computer and your Verito remote desktop session.
How long this takes: Under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
l Your Verito RDP profile file saved on your desktop.
l You must do this before connecting. If you are already in a session, disconnect first and then follow these steps.
What to do
1. Open your Verito RDP profile settings
Right-click on your Verito RDP profile on your desktop and select Edit.
Right-click the Verito RDP profile and choose Edit.
2. Go to the Local Resources tab
In the Remote Desktop Connection window, click the Local Resources tab.
The Local Resources tab in Remote Desktop Connection settings.
3. Enable the Clipboard checkbox
Under Local devices and resources, make sure Clipboard is checked.
Clipboard checkbox must be selected to allow copy and paste.
4. Save your settings
Click the General tab, then click Save. Click OK to close the window.
Save the profile before connecting.
5. Connect to your remote desktop
Double-click your Verito RDP profile to connect. Clipboard copy and paste is now active.
You should now see
You can copy text or files from your local computer and paste them into the remote desktop session, and vice versa, using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.
If that didn't work
Contact Verito Support:
l Phone: 1-844-817-9399
l Email: support@verito.com