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Last updated on September 5, 2025

Note: This document describes how to deploy Rublon MFA for Windows using PDQ Deploy. Note that you can also use SCCM and Intune to achieve the same results. Deploying MFA for Windows Logon and RDP using PDQ Deploy is faster than using SCCM. So, we recommend using PDQ Deploy unless you specifically need to use SCCM.

Overview

PDQ Deploy is a software deployment tool that allows deploying software to a large number of endpoints remotely. You can use PDQ Deploy to deploy the Rublon for Windows & RDP connector on many endpoints simultaneously. We recommend deploying the connector manually if you have only a few endpoints. However, if you need to deploy the connector on many endpoints, we recommend using PDQ Deploy to automate the process.

The instructions described in this document allow you to deploy Rublon MFA for Windows on many endpoints regardless of your PDQ Deploy mode. This means that you can use either PDQ Deploy Free Mode or PDQ Deploy Enterprise Mode to achieve the same results.

Before You Start

  1. Ensure you have correctly configured PDQ Deploy so that it will be possible to create and deploy an application on multiple endpoints.
  2. Download the latest version of the Rublon for Windows Logon & RDP connector.

Configuration

Follow these steps to deploy Rublon for Windows Logon and RDP on all your endpoints using PDQ Deploy.

Creating Package Rublon MFA for Windows using PDQ Deploy

1. Open PDQ Deploy Main Console and click New Package on the toolbar.

2. In the Details tab of a newly-opened window, enter the following information:

  • In Name, enter a name for your application, e.g., Rublon MFA for Windows.
  • In Version, enter the version of the Rublon for Windows Logon & RDP connector you are deploying.
  • In Description, enter a description for the package you are creating, e.g., include a link to the Rublon for Windows Logon and RDP documentation.

3. The Conditions, Options, and Offline Settings tabs are optional. Configure the options in these tabs according to the characteristics of your infrastructure, or skip them altogether.

4. Click New Step on the toolbar and select Install.

5. In Step Title, enter a name for your step, e.g., Installation.

6. In the Details tab:

  • In Install File, point to the folder (UNC) where the Rublon for Windows & RDP installation file is located. Ideally, it should be a network drive that all systems on which you intend to install the application can access.
  • In Parameters, enter the installation command:
    • If this is the first deployment of the connector: RublonForWindows-6.1.3.exe /verysilent /norestart -token <token> -key <key> -offline 1 -rdpOnly 0
    • If this is an update of the connector to a newer version: RublonForWindows-6.1.3.exe /verysilent /norestart
    • Refer to Installation (Silent Mode) to learn more about the installation command and each parameter.
  • All other fields are optional.

7. The Conditions and Options tabs are optional. Configure the options in these tabs according to the characteristics of your infrastructure, or skip them altogether.

8. Click Save on the toolbar to save your package. Then, close the Package window by clicking the X sign in one of the corners. You now need to deploy the connector to your endpoints.

Deploying Rublon MFA for Windows using PDQ Deploy

1. Once created, your package should now be visible in the left pane. Select the package and click Deploy Once on the toolbar.

2. A new window will open. Click Choose Targets and select your endpoints. If you need more information about choosing targets, refer to the PDQ Deploy Documentation.

3. After selecting your endpoints, select the Options tab if it is not selected already, and:

  • In Credentials, select an account that has administrator privileges.
  • In Copy Mode, select Push (use package setting).
  • In Run As, select Deploy User (use package setting).
  • All other fields are optional.

4. The Offline Settings tab is optional.

5. Click Deploy Now to start the deployment.

6. In the Deployments tab, you can follow the progress of your deployment and check its status.

7. After the deployment is completed, you should test if the installation of the Rublon for Windows & RDP connector was successful.

Testing Deployment of Rublon MFA for Windows

To test your deployment, connect to at least one of your endpoints and try to log in. After you provide your login and password, a Rublon Prompt should appear. Refer to the following two instructions for step-by-step guidance on how Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication works after installing Rublon:

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your Rublon integration, please contact Rublon Support.

Updating the Connector

If you wish to update the connector to the latest version:

1. Download the latest version from Rublon Downloads.

2. Edit the existing app or add a new app (by following the steps in the Configuration section), ensuring that you:

  • Change Version
  • Place the new connector file in the folder defined in Install File

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