# Connect to an Image Builder in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications
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You can connect to an image builder by doing either of the following: 
+ Using the WorkSpaces Applications console (for web connections only)
+ Creating a streaming URL (for web or WorkSpaces Applications client connections)

**Note**  
If the image builder that you want to connect to is joined to an Active Directory domain and your organization requires smart card sign in, you must [create a streaming URL](managing-image-builders-connect-streaming-URL.md) and use the WorkSpaces Applications client for the connection.

**Topics**
+ [WorkSpaces Applications Console (Web Connection)](managing-image-builders-connect-console.md)
+ [Streaming URL (WorkSpaces Applications Client or Web Connection)](managing-image-builders-connect-streaming-URL.md)