What is Windows 365 Link?

Note

Windows 365 Link is in "public preview". Customers who want to participate in the preview and get Windows 365 Link devices for their organization should contact their Microsoft account team. As part of your participation, you can join the Customer Connections Program and Office hours for the latest updates.

Windows 365 Link is the first Cloud PC hardware device that lets users connect directly to their Cloud PC virtual machine. It’s a full stack, purpose-built solution by Microsoft. When users sign in to their Windows 365 Link, they're connected to their Windows 365 Cloud PC virtual machine through the Windows 365 service.

Image of the Windows 365 Link device.

Admins use Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 365 Link devices alongside other devices.

Secure by design

Windows 365 Link is secure by design, thanks to the following features:

  • Discrete Trusted Platform Model 2.0.
  • Secure boot.
  • Virtualization-based security.
  • Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity.
  • BitLocker drive encryption.
  • Strict Application Control policy.
  • No local user with administrative rights.
  • No local data storage.
  • No local apps.
  • Security baseline policies are enabled by default.
  • Microsoft Defender EDR Sensor.

Requirements

Requirements for Windows 365 Link include:

  • Windows 365 Link device.
  • Management by your organization using Microsoft Intune.
  • Windows 365 license for your Cloud PC.

Device capabilities

Media optimizations

Windows 365 Link supports local redirection of web multimedia content, ensuring a smooth, high-quality experience, just like on a local PC.

Unit dimensions

Dimension Units metric Units imperial
Length 120mm 4.72 inches
Width 120mm 4.72 inches
Height 30mm 1.18 inches
Weight 418 grams 14.75 ounces

Finding the serial number

The serial number is printed on the bottom of the device below the Microsoft logo.

Next steps

For information about peripheral ports, software, and box contents, see What's in the box.

First time user setup.

Learn more about Windows 365 Enterprise.

Read the Windows 365 service description.