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How to connect to my Windows VPS using RDP?

Your Windows VPS comes with Microsoft Remote Desktop activated and ready to use.

Please follow the steps below to connect to it

Windows:

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type "Remote Desktop Connection", and then select "Remote Desktop Connection".
2. In Remote Desktop Connection, type the IP address of your VPS for "Computer" and then click "Connect".
3. When prompted enter "Administrator" for "Username" and your Administrator password for "Password".
4. Accept the certificate by clicking "Yes".

For detailed instructions with photos, please see https://vpsdime.com/knowledgebase/95_how-to-connect-to-my-windows-vps-from-another-windows-computer

Mac / MacOS / Macintosh:

1. Download and install "Microsoft Remote Desktop 10" application here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466?mt=12
2. Click "Add PC" button, type IP address of your VPS for "PC name" and click "Add" button.
3. Double click the added PC.
4. When prompted enter "Administrator" for "Username" and your Administrator password for "Password" and click "Continue".
5. Accept the certificate by clicking "Continue" again.

For detailed instructions with photos, please see https://vpsdime.com/knowledgebase/94_how-can-i-connect-to-my-windows-vps-from-my-mac

Android:

You can use "Remote Desktop" application for Android by Microsoft Corporation.

For detailed instructions with photos, please see https://vpsdime.com/knowledgebase/91_how-can-i-connect-my-windows-vps-using-android-phone-or-device

iPhone / iPad / iOS:

You can use "Microsoft Remote Desktop" for iOS application.

For detailed instructions with photos, please see https://vpsdime.com/knowledgebase/93_how-can-i-connect-to-my-windows-vps-using-an-iphone-or-ipad

Linux:

You can use Remmina, rdesktop or freerdp

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