Configure a Connection Method for Your AppStream 2.0 Users (Web Browser)
Depending on your organizational requirements, you can provide users with access to AppStream 2.0 through a web browser by doing one of the following: Setting up identity federation using SAML 2.0, using an AppStream 2.0 user pool, or creating a streaming URL.
SAML 2.0
Users enter the URL that you provide for them to access your internal organizational portal. After they enter their organizational credentials, they're redirected to AppStream 2.0.
For more information, see Setting Up SAML.
Note
If your organization requires a smart card for Windows sign in to Active Directory-joined streaming instances and in-session authentication for streaming applications, your users must install and use the AppStream 2.0 client. For more information, see Smart Cards.
AppStream 2.0 User Pool
When you create a new user in the AppStream 2.0 user pool, or assign a user pool user to an AppStream 2.0 stack, AppStream 2.0 sends email to users on your behalf. Users enter the URL that was provided to them in the welcome email, enter their credentials, and then choose Connect.
For more information, see AppStream 2.0 User Pools.
Streaming URL
To create a streaming URL, use one of the following methods:
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AppStream 2.0 console
The CreateStreamingURL API action
The create-streaming-url AWS CLI command
To create a streaming URL by using the AppStream 2.0 console, complete the steps in the following procedure.
To create a streaming URL by using the AppStream 2.0 console
Open the AppStream 2.0 console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/appstream2
. In the navigation pane, choose Fleets.
In the list of fleets, choose the fleet that is associated with the stack for which you want to create a streaming URL. Verify that the status of the fleet is Running.
In the navigation pane, choose Stacks. Choose the stack, and then choose Actions, Create streaming URL.
In User id, enter the user ID.
For URL Expiration, choose an expiration time, which determines how long the generated URL is valid. This URL is valid for a maximum of seven days.
Choose Get URL.
Copy the URL, save it to an accessible location, and then provide it to your users.
Next Steps
After you configure a web browser connection method, you can provide your users with the following step-by-step guidance to help them connect to AppStream 2.0 and start a streaming session: Connect to AppStream 2.0.
