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title: "How to Restrict Clients Desktop Settings in Server"  
description: "Learn How to Restrict Clients Desktop Settings in Server in this blog"  
author: "HARIDHA P"  
published: 2024-01-10  
updated: 2024-01-10  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303680/how-to-restrict-clients-desktop-settings-in-server  
category: "desktop/laptop"  
tags: ["server", "desktop"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# How to Restrict Clients Desktop Settings in Server

I'll walk you through the right and simplest way to limit a client's desktop settings on [Server](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/334101/optimizing-global-seo-performance-strategies-for-server-location-changes) 2019 in this article. Prior to that, we must understand desktop limitations and their advantages.

## What is limiting on a client desktop?

You can limit which client computers have access to certain public desktop and application pools. In order to limit access, you must create an [Active Directory](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50251/what-is-active-directory) security group, assign this group to a pool, and add the names of the client computers that are permitted to access the published desktops or applications.

## Advantages of desktop restriction on clients

lessens harm Limiting user rights can lessen the harm caused in the event that an employee or contractor's account is compromised.

Preserves [sensitive data](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/157782/how-do-you-protect-sensitive-data-such-as-passwords-and-credit-card-information-in-an-asp-dot-net-app): Restricting data access can aid in preventing unauthorized people from accessing personal or sensitive data.

Reduces mistakes: By lowering the chance of errors being introduced, access restrictions can help [preserve data](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/33976/does-tempdata-preserve-data-in-the-next-request-also) accuracy.

Lowers danger of illegal access: Preventing [remote access](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158411/describe-the-purpose-and-implementation-of-a-virtual-private-network-vpn-for-secure-remote-access) can lower the chance of illegal access or external hacking efforts.

Enhances privacy: By preventing remote access, sensitive and confidential information is less likely to be compromised.

Enhances control: You can have more control over who has access to [your computer](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13023/choosing-the-best-power-cord-for-your-computer-a-layman-s-guide) and when by blocking remote access.

Stops malevolent access: Thin clients are controlled and restricted by a server by design. Any [unauthorized access](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158562/how-can-wireless-networks-be-secured-against-unauthorized-access-and-attacks) to [private information](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84032/how-to-stop-google-from-collecting-your-private-information-from-google) is thwarted by this architecture.

## Steps to Restrict Clients Desktop Settings in Server

Step 1: Select "tools" from the server dashboard, then "group policy management."

Step 2: Right-click on the "default domain policy" for your domain, then select "edit."

Step 3: [Double click](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/155692/what-is-dfp-double-click-for-publisher) administrative templates one again after double clicking "user configuration's policies."

Step 4: Click "desktop" twice.

Step 5: At this point, you are able to view all of the client's prohibit and restrict settings. Double click on "remove recycle bin icon from desktop" to accomplish the task of removing the client's recycle bin symbol from the [desktop](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81916/wikipedia-desktop-version-gets-new-design).

Step6: After selecting "apply and ok," click "enable."

Step 7: Use the "gpupdate /force" command to update your group policy settings after launching "CMD."

## In summary

We can all easily understand from this post how to restrict clients' desktop settings on Server 2019 in the most appropriate and straightforward way. If you need any explanation on this subject, please leave a remark below.

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