{"id":263,"date":"2026-02-14T12:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/?p=263"},"modified":"2026-02-14T12:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:39:13","slug":"how-to-connect-to-windows-vps-using-microsoft-remote-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/02\/14\/how-to-connect-to-windows-vps-using-microsoft-remote-desktop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect to Windows VPS Using Microsoft Remote Desktop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have purchased a Windows VPS, you can access it using&nbsp;<strong>Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDP)<\/strong>. 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This is normal for first-time connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check\u00a0<strong>\u201cDon\u2019t ask me again\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0(optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Yes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You are now connected to your Windows VPS \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect from Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Download Microsoft Remote Desktop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the app from the Mac App Store (search for \u201cMicrosoft Remote Desktop\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Add a New PC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Add PC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your\u00a0<strong>VPS IP address<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Enter Credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter Username and Password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Connect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect from Android or iPhone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install the App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Download&nbsp;<strong>Microsoft Remote Desktop<\/strong>&nbsp;from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google Play Store (Android)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple App Store (iPhone\/iPad)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Add Your VPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>+<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Add PC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your VPS IP address<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Login<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter Username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter Password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Connect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Connection Issues &amp; Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Remote Desktop Can\u2019t Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your IP address is correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your VPS is powered ON<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure port\u00a0<strong>3389<\/strong>\u00a0is open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c Wrong Password Error<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Re-copy password carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure CAPS LOCK is off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change your Administrator password after first login<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a strong password (12+ characters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider changing the default RDP port (advanced users)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable Windows Firewall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re All Set!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Windows VPS is now ready to use. 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