Amazon WorkSpaces Applications now supports host-to-client URL redirection

This article announces host-to-client URL redirection support for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications, enabling automatic launching of URLs in users' local browsers.

• URLs from streaming sessions automatically launch in user's local browser
• Administrators configure allow/deny URL patterns via AWS Management Console
• Reduces streaming infrastructure load by offloading bandwidth-heavy content
• Sensitive applications remain secure within streaming environment
• Supports browser navigation and embedded links in applications like Microsoft Word
• Compatible with Chrome and Edge browsers on streaming host
• Available across 20+ AWS regions globally

Host-to-client URL redirection lowers infrastructure costs while maintaining security and user experience for WorkSpaces Applications.