{"id":328,"date":"2026-02-18T21:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2026-02-18T21:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:48:47","slug":"how-to-secure-your-windows-vps-complete-rdp-windows-firewall-hardening-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/02\/18\/how-to-secure-your-windows-vps-complete-rdp-windows-firewall-hardening-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Your Windows VPS (Complete RDP + Windows Firewall Hardening Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run a Windows VPS, your biggest risk is Remote Desktop (RDP). Internet scanners and bots constantly attack Windows servers, especially on the default RDP port&nbsp;<strong>3389<\/strong>. This guide shows you how to secure your VPS properly using a custom RDP port, Windows Firewall rules, IP restrictions, and essential Windows security settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark><strong>\u26a0 Important:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/mark>Always keep at least one active RDP method working (or open VNC viewer via your browser through our client area) before you change ports or firewall rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need Before You Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your VPS\u00a0<strong>public IP address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your RDP username and password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your current public IP (for IP restriction). You can check by searching \u201cwhat is my IP\u201d in Google.<\/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\">Step 1: Open Windows Defender Firewall Advanced Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the\u00a0<strong>Start<\/strong>\u00a0button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type\u00a0<strong>Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Advanced settings<\/strong>\u00a0on the left<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/firewallad-1024x871.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-330\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1756730159424411;width:724px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/firewallad-1024x871.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/firewallad-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/firewallad-768x654.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/firewallad.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Choose a Safe New RDP Port<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RDP listens on port&nbsp;<strong>3389<\/strong>&nbsp;by default. We will change it to a less targeted port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Port Ranges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best choice (recommended):<\/strong>\u00a040000\u201360000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acceptable:<\/strong>\u00a020000\u201339999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid These Port Ranges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1\u20131023<\/strong>\u00a0(reserved\/system ports)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1024\u201349151<\/strong>\u00a0(commonly used by other services)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3389<\/strong>\u00a0(default RDP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good Example Ports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>45872<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51244<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>49221<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>53389<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;Write down your chosen port now, you\u2019ll need it to connect later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Check If the Port Is Already in Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before changing anything, check that your chosen port is not already being used by another program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.1 Open Command Prompt (CMD) as Administrator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Start<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type\u00a0<strong>cmd<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click\u00a0<strong>Command Prompt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Yes<\/strong>\u00a0on the UAC prompt<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/start-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49275281834842;width:519px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/start-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/start-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/start-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/start.jpg 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.2 Run netstat to Check the Port<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace&nbsp;<code>45872<\/code>&nbsp;with the port you chose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">netstat -ano | findstr :45872<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to read the result:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>If nothing appears<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 the port is free \u2705<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you see LISTENING<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 the port is already used \u274c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example of a port in use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">TCP    0.0.0.0:45872     0.0.0.0:0      LISTENING       1234<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last number (<code>1234<\/code>) is the&nbsp;<strong>PID<\/strong>&nbsp;(process ID) using that port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cmdport.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-332\" style=\"width:704px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cmdport.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cmdport-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cmdport-768x394.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.3 If the Port Is in Use (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the port is already used, pick a different port and check again. If you want to identify what is using it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">tasklist \/FI \"PID eq 1234\"<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace&nbsp;<code>1234<\/code>&nbsp;with your PID number from netstat output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Change the RDP Port in the Windows Registry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This changes the port Windows uses for Remote Desktop connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.1 Open Registry Editor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong>Windows Key + R<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type\u00a0<strong>regedit<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Yes<\/strong>\u00a0if prompted<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/regedit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-333\" style=\"width:351px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/regedit.jpg 572w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/regedit-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.2 Navigate to the RDP Port Setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy and paste this into the Registry address bar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Computer\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server\\WinStations\\RDP-Tcp<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>[Insert Screenshot: Registry path showing RDP-Tcp selected]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.3 Modify the PortNumber Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the right-hand panel, find\u00a0<strong>PortNumber<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click\u00a0<strong>PortNumber<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Decimal<\/strong>\u00a0(IMPORTANT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your new port (example:\u00a0<strong>45872<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"882\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/regeditport.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-334\" style=\"width:548px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/regeditport.jpg 882w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/regeditport-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/regeditport-768x878.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Create a Windows Firewall Rule for Your New RDP Port<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do this BEFORE restarting Remote Desktop<\/strong>&nbsp;to avoid getting locked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Inbound Rules<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>New Rule\u2026<\/strong>\u00a0on the right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Port<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>TCP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Specific local ports<\/strong>\u00a0and enter your new port (example:\u00a0<strong>45872<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Allow the connection<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select all profiles (<strong>Domain<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Private<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Public<\/strong>) \u2192 click\u00a0<strong>Next<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name the rule:\u00a0<strong>RDP \u2013 Custom Port 45872 (TCP)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Finish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inboundfw-1024x834.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-335\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2278457884158598;width:555px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inboundfw-1024x834.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inboundfw-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inboundfw-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inboundfw.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Restart Remote Desktop Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now apply the new port change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.1 Open Command Prompt as Administrator (Again)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you closed it earlier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Start \u2192 type\u00a0<strong>cmd<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click \u2192\u00a0<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.2 Restart the RDP Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">net stop termservice<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">net start termservice<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark>Warning:<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0You may lose your current session. Keep this tab open and be ready to reconnect using the new port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Test RDP Connection Using the New Port<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.1 Open Remote Desktop Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong>Windows + R<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type\u00a0<strong>mstsc<\/strong>\u00a0and press Enter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.2 Connect Using IP:PORT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your VPS IP with the port like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">203.0.113.10:45872<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Only proceed to the next step after you confirm this works.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Disable the Default RDP Rule (Port 3389)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you confirm the new port works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In\u00a0<strong>Inbound Rules<\/strong>, find\u00a0<strong>Remote Desktop \u2013 User Mode (TCP-In)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click \u2192\u00a0<strong>Disable Rule<\/strong><\/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\">Step 9: Secure UDP for RDP (Recommended)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern RDP uses UDP for performance. Many admins prefer to&nbsp;<strong>block UDP<\/strong>&nbsp;on the RDP port to reduce attack surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option A: Block UDP on Your RDP Port (Recommended)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a new inbound rule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Port<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>UDP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your RDP port (example\u00a0<strong>45872<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select\u00a0<strong>Block the connection<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name it:\u00a0<strong>Block RDP UDP 45872<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Blocking UDP can slightly reduce RDP performance on poor connections, but it improves security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10: Restrict RDP Access to Your IP Address (Strongest Protection)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the biggest security improvement you can make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find your rule:\u00a0<strong>RDP \u2013 Custom Port 45872 (TCP)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click \u2192\u00a0<strong>Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Scope<\/strong>\u00a0tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under\u00a0<strong>Remote IP address<\/strong>\u00a0choose\u00a0<strong>These IP addresses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Add<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 enter your public IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click OK \u2192 Apply<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;If your home IP changes, you will need to add your new IP or you will lock yourself out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 11: Rename the Administrator Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attackers target the default username \u201cAdministrator\u201d. Rename it to reduce attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open\u00a0<strong>Computer Management<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to\u00a0<strong>Local Users and Groups<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click\u00a0<strong>Administrator<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Rename<\/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\">Step 12: Enable Strong Password + Account Lockout Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press&nbsp;<strong>Windows + R<\/strong>&nbsp;and type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">secpol.msc<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Password length:<\/strong>\u00a012+ characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complexity:<\/strong>\u00a0enabled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account lockout threshold:<\/strong>\u00a05 attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lockout duration:<\/strong>\u00a015 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reset counter after:<\/strong>\u00a015 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/policy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-276\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9514033907903585;width:377px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/policy.png 959w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/policy-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/policy-768x807.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 13: Monitor Failed RDP Login Attempts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open&nbsp;<strong>Event Viewer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows Logs \u2192 Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for Event ID:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">4625<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eventveniwer-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.428191913288348;width:638px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eventveniwer-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eventveniwer-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eventveniwer-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eventveniwer.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Secure Setup Summary (Best Practice)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2714 Change RDP from 3389 to a high port (e.g. 45872)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 Allow only TCP for RDP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 Block UDP (optional but recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 Restrict RDP access by your IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 Enable NLA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 Rename Administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2714 Strong password + account lockout policy<\/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\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RDP Not Connecting After Changing Port?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you used\u00a0<strong>IP:PORT<\/strong>\u00a0in Remote Desktop (example:\u00a0<code>203.0.113.10:45872<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the firewall inbound rule exists for the new port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you selected\u00a0<strong>Decimal<\/strong>\u00a0in Registry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the service is listening:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">netstat -ano | findstr :45872<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should see&nbsp;<strong>LISTENING<\/strong>&nbsp;on your new port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A default Windows VPS is extremely easy to attack. Following this guide will massively reduce automated attack attempts and make your VPS far more secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extra tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;The most secure option is to use a VPN and allow RDP only over the VPN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you run a Windows VPS, your biggest risk is Remote Desktop (RDP). Internet scanners and bots constantly attack Windows servers, especially on the default RDP port&nbsp;3389. 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