# Share a virtual desktop

As virtual desktop owner, you do have the option to share your session with other IDEA users. 

While sharing your session, you have the choice to configure what permissions you want to assign to your collaborator(s). For example, you can give read-only access to a team-mate with who you are doing live troubleshooting or give additional permissions if you need to share the session with your global IT team.

## How to share a virtual desktop

To share your session, click "**Actions**" **>** "**Session Permissions**" on the virtual desktop you are planning to share. This will open a new modal where you can choose the user(s) you want to share your desktop with, as well as the permissions to assign to the shared session and the expiration time.

<figure><img src="/files/rh7N3HsJx1TpJAkuyj3f" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the IDEA user you want to share your session with along with the permissions and the expiration time</p></figcaption></figure>

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Permissions profiles are customizable by the IDEA administrator. Refer to [Permissions management](/virtual-desktop-interface/admin-documentation/permissions-management.md) for more informations
{% endhint %}

## How to access a shared session

Click "**Shared Desktops**" section on the left sidebar to see all the virtual desktop(s) shared with you.

<figure><img src="/files/Vi4dp8rDZ7As8U8mqznO" alt=""><figcaption><p>Access your shared desktops</p></figcaption></figure>

From this page, you can get detailed information about the session(s) you have access to. You can easily join the session by either clicking "**Connect**" button or by downloading the DCV file. For more information, refer to [Create a virtual desktop (Linux/Windows)](/virtual-desktop-interface/user-documentation/create-a-virtual-desktop-linux-windows.md#how-to-access-your-windows-or-linux-desktop)

<figure><img src="/files/Q1jSZ5c4YyUQqUwCQGHR" alt=""><figcaption><p>List of all the desktops you have access to</p></figcaption></figure>


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