How to connect to a Windows VPS with Remote Desktop (RDP)

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How to connect to a Windows VPS (RDP)

Remote Desktop (RDP) lets you manage a Windows server remotely.

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What you need

• The VPS IP address
• Username (Administrator)
• Password

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Connecting from Windows

1. Press: Win + R
2. Type: mstsc
3. Enter the IP address
4. Click Connect

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Sign-in

• Username: Administrator
• Password: the password is sent by email after the server is created or reinstalled
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Possible problems

• wrong IP
• port 3389 blocked
• firewall settings

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If you have reinstalled

When the VPS is reinstalled:

• you will receive a new password by email
• the old password NO longer works
• always use the most recent password you received

If you do not receive a password:

• check your spam folder
• check the client panel

Result

You will have full access to your Windows VPS.

Windows licence

The Windows installation does not include an activation licence.

You can:

• use your own licence
• use the system without activation (with limitations)

Tip

After your first sign-in it is recommended to:

• change the password
• keep it in a safe place