How to set up Windows 365 (2025 tutorial)

Set up and access your Cloud PCs from anywhere with a full Windows experience on any device using Windows 365. Whether you're working from a browser, the Windows app, or Windows 365 Link, your desktop, apps, and settings are always available—just like a traditional PC. As an admin, you can quickly provision and manage Cloud PCs for multiple users with Microsoft Intune.

Scott Manchester, Windows Cloud Vice President, shows how easy it is to set up secure, scalable environments, ensure business continuity with built-in restore, and optimize performance with AI-powered insights.

► QUICK LINKS:

00:00 - Windows 365 Cloud PC

00:51 - Benefits to Cloud PCs

02:32 - How to set it up

04:58 - Provisioning process

06:16 - Options to connect to Cloud PC

07:40 - Restore Cloud PC

08:52 - Backups for PC forensics

09:44 - Failover options

11:36 - Change Cloud PC specs

12:51 - Connect from personal devices

14:28 - Wrap up

► Link References

Check out https://aka.ms/W365Docs

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