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docs: improve discoverability of automatic port forwarding via Coder Desktop (#25675)

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docs/user-guides/workspace-access/index.md
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@@ -155,12 +155,25 @@ of tools for extending the capability of your workspace. If you have a request
for a new IDE or tool, please file an issue in our
[Modules repo](https://github.com/coder/registry/issues).
## Coder Desktop
[Coder Desktop](../desktop/index.md) is a native application that provides seamless access to your workspaces via a VPN tunnel. With Coder Desktop, you get:
- **Automatic port forwarding**: All workspace ports are available at `workspace-name.coder:PORT` with no manual setup
- **SSH access**: Connect with `ssh workspace-name.coder` using any SSH client
- **File sync**: Bidirectional file synchronization between local and remote directories
Coder Desktop is the recommended way to access workspace services for developers who want a seamless, native experience.
## Ports and Port forwarding
You can manage listening ports on your workspace page through with the listening
You can manage listening ports on your workspace page through the listening
ports window in the dashboard. These ports are often used to run internal
services or preview environments.
> [!TIP]
> For automatic access to all ports without manual configuration, use [Coder Desktop](../desktop/index.md).
You can also [share ports](./port-forwarding.md#sharing-ports) with other users,
or [port-forward](./port-forwarding.md#the-coder-port-forward-command) through
the CLI with `coder port forward`. Read more in the
docs/user-guides/workspace-access/port-forwarding.md
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## Coder Desktop
[Coder Desktop](../desktop/index.md) provides seamless access to your remote workspaces, eliminating the need to install a CLI or manually configure port forwarding.
Access all your ports at `<workspace-name>.coder:PORT`.
> [!TIP]
> Coder Desktop is the recommended way to access workspace ports. It provides automatic port forwarding with no manual setup.
[Coder Desktop](../desktop/index.md) creates a VPN tunnel that automatically forwards every port in your workspace. Any service listening on a port is instantly accessible at `<workspace-name>.coder:PORT` from your local machine, with no additional commands or configuration.
This is the simplest option for most developers: install Coder Desktop, enable Coder Connect, and all ports just work. Connections are peer-to-peer for the best performance.
## The `coder port-forward` command