{"id":5480,"date":"2015-11-27T11:12:21","date_gmt":"2015-11-27T11:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=5480"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:03:12","slug":"connecting-to-windows-vps-using-different-os-and-remote-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/connecting-to-windows-vps-using-different-os-and-remote-desktop\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting to Windows VPS Using Different OS and Remote Desktop"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you\u2019re a fan of the Windows Virtual Private Server, you should know about the Remote Desktop Protocol, RDP, which allows access to the Windows VPS remotely. Below, you will learn how to connect to the VPS, while using Remote Desktop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. First and foremost, you will need to click on the Start Menu. From there, scroll to programs, accessories, and finally Remote Desktop Connection.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    1. Once you\u2019ve accessed the Remote Desktop Connection, you will need to enter your Server\u2019s IP address and hit the Connect button.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    2. At this point, you will be asked to enter your Username and Password. Do so and hit the enter button.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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      1. If you\u2019re using a Mac computer, the process will be slightly different. First, you will need to download the CoRD program, which is available for free.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      2. Once the program has installed, you will want to open it and familiarize yourself with its user interface.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      3. Now, click on the Servers icon and hit the + button. This will allow you to add a new server.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      4. Now, insert your Server\u2019s IP address and adjust the port number, if necessary.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      5. Add your username and password, before completing the process.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      6. Double-click the server to log in to your VPS.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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        1. Linux users will need to utilize the rdeskop application, which is open-source and downloaded for free.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
        2. After the application has installed, you will want to open the command prompt and enter the following.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n