What is RDPSIGN Windows command?

The Windows rdpsign command is used to digitally sign Remote Desktop Protocol (.rdp) files, ensuring secure connections between devices.

RDPSIGN Syntax:

rdpsign /sha1 {SHA1 thumbprint} /n {file name} [/s {storename}] [/v] [/q]

RDPSIGN Options:

Option	Description
/sha1	Specifies the SHA1 thumbprint of the signing cert.
/n	Specifies the file to sign.
/s	Specifies the certificate store containing the cert.
/v	Enables verbose mode.
/q	Quiet mode, suppresses all output.

Caution

Be cautious while using the rdpsign command, as it deals with signing Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) files and incorrect usage may cause security vulnerabilities or errors.

Parameters:

Parameter	Description
{SHA1 thumbprint}	The SHA1 thumbprint of the signing certificate.
{file name}	The file to be signed.
{storename}	The certificate store where the cert is located.

RDPSIGN Command Usage Examples:

Sign an RDP file

rdpsign sign /sha256 /as /v path\to\rdpfile.rdp

This command signs an RDP file using a SHA256 hash algorithm with an autogenerated key and displays verbose output.

Verify an RDP file signature

rdpsign verify /v path\to\signedfile.rdp

Verify the signature of the signed RDP file and display verbose output.

Remove a signature from an RDP file

rdpsign remove /v path\to\signedfile.rdp

Removes the signature from the specified RDP file and displays verbose output.

Sign an RDP file using a specific certificate

rdpsign sign /as /sha256 /v /v cert thumbprint path\to\rdpfile.rdp

Signs an RDP file with a specified certificate (by its thumbprint) using the SHA256 hash algorithm and displays verbose output.

List all certificates in the certificate store

rdpsign listcerts

Displays a list of all certificates stored in the certificate store that can be used for signing RDP files.

Tip

When using the rdpsign command in Windows, make sure to carefully review the available options and their corresponding values to ensure the correct signing of RDP files.

How do I use rdpsign in Windows?

To use the rdpsign command in CMD, execute the following command:

rdpsign -s <file>

What is the purpose of the rdpsign command in Windows?

The rdpsign command in Windows is used to digitally sign Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) files for security and integrity verification.

How can I view help information for rdpsign in CMD?

To view help information for the rdpsign command in CMD, use the following command:

rdpsign /?

What are some common options used with the rdpsign command in Windows?

Some common options used with the rdpsign command in Windows include:

• -s: Sign an RDP file.
• -n: Specify a certificate subject name to use for signing.
• -c: Specify a certificate thumbprint to use for signing.

How can I sign an RDP file using a specific certificate with rdpsign?

To sign an RDP file using a specific certificate, you can use the following command:

rdpsign -s Example.rdp -n "CertificateName"

Is it possible to verify the signature of an RDP file using rdpsign?

Yes, you can verify the signature of an RDP file using rdpsign by executing the following command:

rdpsign -v Example.rdp

Can I timestamp the signature of an RDP file using rdpsign?

Yes, you can timestamp the signature of an RDP file using rdpsign by including the -t option in the command.

How can I remove the signature from an RDP file using rdpsign?

To remove the signature from an RDP file using rdpsign, you can execute the following command:

rdpsign -r Example.rdp

Applications of the RDPSIGN Command

• Digitally sign Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) files
• Verify the digital signature of RDP files