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How to connect to a Windows RDP server from Windows

Windows already has the Remote Desktop app.

Steps

1. Get your IP, username (usually Administrator) and password from your client area: where to find them.
2. Press the Windows key, type Remote Desktop Connection and open it.
3. In Computer, type the server IP. Click Show Options and write the username.
4. Press Connect.
5. Enter the password. If you see a certificate warning the first time, choose Yes.

After you connect

• Change the Administrator password.
• Install Windows updates.
• Do not close the window with the X if you want programs to keep running: disconnect and the session stays on the server.

Problems? See the RDP troubleshooting checklist.

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Still stuck? Open a support ticket.