# Sessions

VDI Administrators have the ability to list and control all virtual desktop sessions deployed on the IDEA environment.

<figure><img src="/files/XOCKphK5eRfXFNaHyc8B" alt=""><figcaption><p>Admin dashboard for VDI sessions</p></figcaption></figure>

### Join a session

To join an active session, click "**Connect**" button.

### Stop/Terminate a session

Click "**Actions**" button to get a list of all available options

{% hint style="info" %}
**Difference between force and regular stop/termination:**

Force option will be executed even if there is an active connection on the desktop. Use regular option If you want to be on the safe side and avoid disconnecting users.
{% endhint %}


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