---
title: "Connect to a Windows VPS with Remote Desktop"
url: https://help.endercloud.in/docs/connect-to-a-windows-vps-with-remote-desktop
category: "VPS Hosting"
type: Guide
tags: ["vps", "windows"]
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difficulty: beginner
time: "5 minutes"
updated: 2026-11-14
source: Endercloud Knowledge Base (official)
---

# Connect to a Windows VPS with Remote Desktop

> On Windows, open Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc), enter your VPS IP and log in as Administrator. On Mac, iPhone or Android use Microsoft's Windows App.

You use a Windows VPS through **Remote Desktop (RDP)**. Enter the VPS IP address, log in as `Administrator` with the password from your "VPS ready" email, and you see the server's desktop. RDP uses port `3389`.

## What you need

-   The VPS **IP address** and the `Administrator` **password** from your "VPS ready" email.
    
-   A few minutes after the order: Windows takes longer to set up than Linux. If you can't connect straight away, wait a little and try again.
    

## From a Windows PC

1.  Press `Windows + R`, type `mstsc` and press Enter. This opens **Remote Desktop Connection**.
    
2.  In **Computer**, type your VPS IP address and click **Connect**.
    
3.  When asked for credentials, choose **More choices → Use a different account** if your own Windows account is filled in.
    
4.  Enter the username `Administrator` and your password, then click **OK**.
    
5.  You may see a certificate warning because the server uses its own certificate. Check that the IP is yours, tick the box if you don't want to be asked again, and click **Yes**.
    

> **Tip:**
> Click **Show Options** before connecting to save the connection, change the screen size, or share a local drive so you can copy files to the server.

## From a Mac, iPhone, iPad or Android

Install Microsoft's **Windows App** from the App Store or Google Play. It replaces the older "Microsoft Remote Desktop" app on these devices.

1.  Open Windows App and choose to add a **PC**.
    
2.  For the PC name, enter your VPS IP address.
    
3.  Add a user account with `Administrator` and your password (or enter them when you connect).
    
4.  Save, then tap the new PC to connect. Accept the certificate warning if it appears.
    

## After you log in

1.  Change the Administrator password to one only you know: press `Ctrl + Alt + End` inside the remote session, then choose **Change a password**.
    
2.  Run **Windows Update** and install all updates.
    
3.  Keep Windows Firewall turned on. Only open the ports your apps need.
    

More tips are in [Secure your new VPS](/docs/secure-your-new-vps).

> **Warning:**
> On our India VPS, Windows Server 2019 and 2016 are **evaluation editions with a 180-day licence**. Plan ahead: keep backups of your data and choose Windows Server 2022 if you need it long-term. See [Reinstall the OS and reset the password](/docs/reinstall-os-and-reset-root-password).

## Can't connect?

| Problem | What to try |
| --- | --- |
| Can't reach the computer / times out | Make sure the VPS is running and setup has finished. Check you typed the right IP. Some office or school networks block port 3389; try mobile data. |
| Your credentials did not work | Type the username as `Administrator`, check the password carefully (it is case-sensitive), or reset it from your VPS page (billing panel → **Servers** → **Manage**). |
| Worked before, now times out | A firewall change or Windows update may have blocked RDP. Use the web console on your VPS page (billing panel → **Servers** → **Manage**) where available, or open a ticket. |

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Can more than one person use the server at once?**

Windows Server allows two administrative Remote Desktop sessions at the same time. More users need extra Microsoft licences.

**Q: How do I copy files to the VPS?**

Copy and paste works in most Remote Desktop apps, and on Windows you can share a local drive under **Show Options → Local Resources**. For large files, download them directly on the server.

**Q: Should I change the RDP port?**

It can reduce automated login attempts, but a strong password matters much more. If you change it, allow the new port in Windows Firewall first, or you will lock yourself out.