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How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

Easily enable all monitors or customize your display setup for seamless trading sessions.

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Updated over 2 months ago

Setting up multi-monitor support for Remote Desktop on your QuantVPS enhances your trading sessions by providing a more expansive and organized workspace. Follow these steps to configure your setup:

1. Launch the Remote Desktop Application:

For Windows Users:

• Open the Remote Desktop Connection application.

• If you need assistance, refer to our guide: Connecting to your VPS or Server via Windows.

For macOS Users:

• Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.

• For detailed instructions, see our guide: Connecting to your VPS or Server via macOS.

2. Enable Multi-Monitor Support:

For Windows Users:

• Click on Show Options to expand the settings.

• Navigate to the Display tab.

• Check the box labeled Use all my monitors for the remote session.

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

For macOS Users:

• In the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, select your remote desktop connection.

• Click on Edit.

• Go to the Display tab.

• Check the option Use all monitors.

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

3. Connect to Your QuantVPS:

• After configuring the display settings, click Connect to initiate your remote session.

Important Notes:

• The Remote Desktop application supports either a single monitor or all monitors in full-screen mode. For example, if you have three monitors, you cannot run the application in full-screen mode across only two; it will either use one or all three.

To Use Specific Monitors:

If you wish to utilize only certain monitors during your remote session, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the RDP File:

• Open the Remote Desktop Connection application.

• Enter your QuantVPS details but do not connect yet.

• Click on Show Options, then Save As to save your connection settings to an RDP file.

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS
How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

2. Identify Monitor IDs:

• On your local computer, press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.

• Type mstsc /l and press Enter.

• A list of your monitors with their corresponding IDs will appear. Note the IDs of the monitors you wish to use.

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

3. Edit the RDP File:

• Right-click on the saved RDP file and select Open with > Notepad.

• Add or modify the following lines:

use multimon:i:1
selectedmonitors:s:0,1

• Replace 0,1 with the IDs of the monitors you wish to use, separated by commas.

• Save and close the file.

4. Connect Using the Modified RDP File:

• Double-click the edited RDP file to initiate the connection with your selected monitors.

By following these steps, you can customize your multi-monitor setup to enhance productivity during your trading sessions on QuantVPS.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please refer to our comprehensive guides or contact our support team.

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