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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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How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on Your QuantVPS

Setting up multi-monitor support for your QuantVPS enhances your trading experience by providing a more spacious and organized workspace. QuantVPS supports multi-monitor setups for users on VPS Pro plans or higher.


Enabling Multi-Monitor Support (Full-Screen)

The Remote Desktop application allows you to use either a single monitor or all your monitors in full-screen mode. For example, if you have three monitors, you can’t run the application in full-screen across only two; it will utilize one or all three.

Step 1: Launch the Remote Desktop Application

(Windows Users)

  • For Windows Users:

    Open the Remote Desktop Connection application. If you need assistance, refer to QuantVPS’s guide on connecting to your VPS via Windows.

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

(Mac Users)

  • For macOS Users:

    Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app. For detailed instructions, see QuantVPS’s guide on connecting to your VPS via macOS.

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

Step 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.”

  • 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.”

Step 3: Connect to Your QuantVPS

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

  • Once connected, click the “Display Settings” icon within your remote session and select “Extend these displays”to activate additional screens. The system should automatically detect and configure your monitors.


Using Specific Monitors (Windowed Mode)

If you prefer to use only certain monitors or spread the remote desktop across a select number of screens (not all), you can do so by not checking the “Use all my monitors for the remote session” option and manually adjusting the window size.

Alternatively, for more precise control, follow these steps using an RDP file:

Step 1: Prepare the RDP File

  • Open the Remote Desktop Connection application.

  • Enter your QuantVPS details but do not connect yet.

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

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

Step 2: Identify Monitor IDs

  • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt.

  • Type mstsc /l and press Enter.

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

How to Enable Multi-Monitor Mode on your VPS

Step 3: Edit the RDP File

  • Right-click on the saved RDP file and choose “Open with” > “Notepad.”

  • Add the following line (replacing 0,1 with your desired monitor IDs):

    selectedmonitors:s:0,1

  • Save and close the file.

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

Step 4: Connect Using the Modified RDP File

  • Double-click the edited RDP file to connect using only the 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 QuantVPS’s comprehensive guides or contact our support team.

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