You must first confirm whether the service allows multiple users and whether there are independent accounts. Just because a desktop is used by multiple people in turns does not mean that everyone's files and privacy are automatically isolated.

Understand the essentials

Browser logins, recent files, downloads, and app status may be mixed together; there may also be control issues with the connection.

A practical example

Here’s a hypothetical example: After their child finishes class, a parent finds that their email is still logged in. The problem is the shared session rather than the distance to the cloud.

What to check or try

  1. View multi-user rules.
  2. Priority is given to using independent accounts.
  3. Create separate file directories.
  4. Exit apps and desktop sessions every time.

You can establish simple ending agreements for each user: where to put their files, whether to exit the application, and who is responsible for renewal. Even if the service allows sharing, you should make sure that the next person will not directly see the private profile of the previous person, especially within the same browser session.

An easy-to-miss detail

Don’t think of sharing account passwords as a long-term solution to facilitate management.

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Notes and further reading

Cloud PC access methods and client prerequisites；Azure Virtual Desktop overview。

This introductory guide was prepared by 51Yunji from public information with AI-assisted drafting. Examples are hypothetical, not hands-on product tests or promises of results. Follow the current product, version and official instructions for specific features and procedures. Compiled on October 26, 2026.