{"id":6969,"date":"2026-01-10T09:50:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T09:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/?post_type=how-to&#038;p=6969"},"modified":"2026-10-14T11:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:00:01","slug":"how-to-connect-to-your-server-from-windows","status":"publish","type":"how-to","link":"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/es\/how-to\/how-to-connect-to-your-server-from-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"1. How to Connect to Your Server from Windows?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as the order is placed and the payment is completed, server deployment begins. Once completed, you will receive an activation email which contains all details that are needed to access your server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend two ways to access your VPS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option 1: Ready-made RDP file.<\/strong> Takes about a minute and is the quickest start, especially if this is your first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option 2: Manual setup with Remote Desktop Connection.<\/strong> Takes about two minutes and suits anyone who likes full control over their settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Connect with a ready-made RDP file (fastest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve already packed your connection details into a file. Download it, open it, type your password, and you&#8217;re in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STEP 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, go to the <strong>Client Area<\/strong> and sign in with your account email and password. Then, click your active VPS service to open its overview page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the overview page, click <strong>Windows<\/strong>. A small <code>.rdp<\/code> file will download to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.22-1024x704.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.22-1024x704.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.22-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.22-767x527.png 767w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.22.png 1291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using Mac or Linux machine? Click <strong>macOS<\/strong> or <strong>Linux<\/strong> instead to get the file built for your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STEP 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Double-click the downloaded file (you&#8217;ll usually find it in your <strong>Downloads<\/strong> folder).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.31.png 472w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.31-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows may show a warning, such as \u00abThe publisher of this remote connection can&#8217;t be identified\u00bb. <strong>This is normal.<\/strong> Click <strong>Connect<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.45.png 750w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-10-14-at-13.04.45-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STEP 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked, paste the <strong>password from your activation email<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see a certificate warning next, tick <strong>Don&#8217;t ask me again for connections to this computer<\/strong> and click <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>That&#8217;s it, you&#8217;re connected!<\/strong> Keep the file somewhere handy, like your desktop, and double-click it any time you want to get back to your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Connect manually with Remote Desktop Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prefer to set it up yourself? Windows&#8217; built-in Remote Desktop Connection app does the job in four steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STEP 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press <strong>Win + S<\/strong> (or click the search bar), type <strong>mstsc<\/strong> and open <strong>Remote Desktop Connection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8302\" style=\"width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc1.jpg 902w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc1-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc1-768x659.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong><em>Show Options <\/em><\/strong>at the bottom to expand application window. Enter the following data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Computer<\/strong>: the hostname from your activation email;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User Name<\/strong>: the username from your activation email;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tick <strong>Allow me to save credentials<\/strong> so you won&#8217;t have to type them again. Then click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-09-28-at-14.27.34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16100\" style=\"width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-09-28-at-14.27.34.png 810w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-09-28-at-14.27.34-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-09-28-at-14.27.34-768x914.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STEP 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter password from your activation email when prompted. Check the box at <strong><em>Remember me <\/em><\/strong>to save your password for later use and click <strong><em>OK<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8305\" style=\"width:auto;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc3.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc3-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc3-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#f02c2c;background-color:#faeeee\"><em>Note: This is the part where spaces in the username or password field can be accidentally pasted. Make sure that you carefully select and copy your credentials from the activation email and no spaces are being copied.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STEP 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a certificate warning appears, tick <strong>Don&#8217;t ask me again for connections to this computer<\/strong> and click <strong>Yes<\/strong>. This is expected for a new server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You&#8217;re in.<\/strong> Your server&#8217;s desktop opens in a new window, ready for your trading platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc11-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8308\" style=\"width:auto;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc11-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc11-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc11-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc11.jpg 1357w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it one click next time &#8211; <strong>create a shortcut to your remote desktop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily save your filled in details to <em><strong>.rdp <\/strong><\/em>file for easier access in the future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the expanded Remote Desktop Connection window, click <strong>Save As\u2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give it a name you&#8217;ll recognise, like <strong>My Forex VPS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save it to your desktop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc9-1024x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc9-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc9-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc9-768x343.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rdc9.jpg 1239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next time, just double-click the shortcut and you&#8217;ll land straight on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Something not working?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most connection hiccups have a quick fix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your credentials did not work<\/strong><br>Re-copy the username and password from your activation email, making sure no spaces sneak in before or after.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remote Desktop can&#8217;t connect to the remote computer<\/strong><br>Check the hostname is exactly as in your activation email. If it is, your server may still be starting up, so wait a few minutes and try again.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A warning about an unknown publisher when opening the RDP file<\/strong><br>This is expected. Click <strong>Connect<\/strong> to continue.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A certificate warning<\/strong><br>This is expected for a new server. Tick <strong>Don&#8217;t ask me again<\/strong> and click <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can&#8217;t find the activation email?<\/strong> <br>Make sure to check your spam and junk folder. If you still cannot find the email, contact our customer support for further assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you&#8217;re connected, it&#8217;s time to install your trading platform. Check out this guide to learn more &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/how-to\/how-to-install-mt4-mt5-platform-on-windows-server-2022\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.vpsforextrader.com\/how-to\/how-to-install-mt4-mt5-platform-on-windows-server-2022\/\">How to Install MT4 or MT5 Platform on Windows Server 2022?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stuck at any step? Our support team is around 24\/7 and happy to walk you through it. Contact at <a href=\"mailto:support@vpsforextrader.com\">support@vpsforextrader.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As soon as the order is placed and the payment is completed, server deployment begins. Once completed, you will receive an activation email which contains all details that are needed to access your server. 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