The fastest way to connect from a Windows PC is the RDP file from your QuantVPS Control Panel. It opens Remote Desktop Connection, built into Windows, with your IP address and username filled in, so you only paste your password.
Video Guide
Prefer to watch? Our 2-minute video walks through downloading your RDP file and connecting from a Windows PC: watch "How to connect to your VPS". It plays the film for your device, so choose Windows PC in the player if you open it on another device. The RDP file steps start at 0:22.
Step 1: Download Your RDP File
Your RDP file comes from the Control Panel, in one click.
Log in to your QuantVPS Control Panel and open your VPS.
Under Connect to Your VPS, click Download RDP file.
The Download RDP file button under Connect to Your VPS in the QuantVPS Control Panel
Choose how your VPS should show: All my monitors (full screen on every monitor), One monitor (full screen on one monitor) or In a window (resize it next to your other apps). The file downloads at once.
To move files between your PC and the VPS, tick Share my drives before you choose.
The Download RDP file menu with All my monitors, One monitor, In a window and Share my drives
Note: Your browser remembers your choice for next time. The file never contains your password.
Step 2: Open the File
Open the downloaded file from your Downloads folder. Its name looks like QuantVPS-Chicago-VPS-Pro-203.0.113.10.rdp, with your own location, plan and IP address.
It opens Remote Desktop Connection with your IP address and username filled in.
Step 3: Check the Warning and Connect
Windows shows a warning first, because the file isn't signed.
Check that Remote computer shows your VPS IP address.
Tick Don't ask me again for connections to this computer, then click Connect.
If your warning says Caution: Unknown remote connection, check that the address is your VPS IP address. Tick Clipboard so you can copy and paste between your PC and the VPS (and Drives if you shared them), then click Connect.
Step 4: Paste Your Password
Back in your browser, click Copy password under Connect to Your VPS.
The Copy password button under Connect to Your VPS in the QuantVPS Control Panel
In the Windows Security window, paste your password, tick Remember me so you skip this next time, and click OK.
Step 5: Accept the Certificate Prompt
The first time, Windows asks about your VPS certificate. Click Yes.
You can tick "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" to skip it next time.
Step 6: You're In
You will now see your VPS desktop, just like a normal Windows computer.
This environment runs 24/7, independent of your local machine.
VPS Windows desktop shown after connecting via Remote Desktop
Next, set up your trading platform:
NinjaTrader comes preinstalled on your QuantVPS: open it from the desktop and log in.
For other platforms, open Firefox or your preferred browser on the VPS, then download and install your trading software (e.g., MetaTrader, TradingView, Quantower).
Log into your trading account and configure your settings.
Connect without the RDP file
Prefer to type your details in? These are the steps without the RDP file. When you're connected, continue with Step #6 above.
Step 1: Open Remote Desktop Connection
Click the Start Menu on your desktop.
Type "Remote Desktop Connection" or "RDC" in the search bar.
Select Remote Desktop Connection from the results.
Shortcuts
Windows 10: Press Windows + R, type mstsc, then press Enter.
Windows 11: Right-click the Start Menu → select Run → type mstsc → press Enter.
Windows Start Menu search showing Remote Desktop Connection
Step 2: Enter Your VPS IP Address
In the RDC window, locate the "Computer" field.
The IP address copy button in QuantVPS Connection Credentials
Enter your QuantVPS IP address (found in your QuantVPS Control Panel).
Remote Desktop Connection window: Computer field for the VPS IP address
Note: The screenshot above and the one in Step 3 both show the same Remote Desktop Connection window; the "Show Options" panel is part of this same window, just expanded.
Step 3: Expand Options
Click the "Show Options" button in the bottom-left corner to reveal more settings.
Remote Desktop Connection window: Show Options button in the bottom-left corner
Step 4: Enter Your Username
The username copy button in QuantVPS Connection Credentials
In the "User name" field, enter the username provided in your Control Panel.
Usually, this will be Administrator for Windows VPS plans.
Remote Desktop Connection options: User name field
Note: The screenshot above and the one in Step 5 both show the same options panel; the "Allow me to save credentials" checkbox sits directly below the username field pictured here.
Step 5: Save Credentials (Optional)
Check the box for "Allow me to save credentials" if you want Windows to remember your login details for future sessions.
Remote Desktop Connection: Allow me to save credentials checkbox
Step 6: Connect
Click the "Connect" button to begin establishing the session.
Remote Desktop Connection: Connect button
Step 7: Enter Your Password
The password copy button in QuantVPS Connection Credentials
When prompted, enter your VPS password, which can also be found in your Control Panel.
Step 8: Save Password (Optional)
If you didn't save credentials earlier, check "Remember Me" now to avoid entering the password again later.
Windows Security prompt asking for the VPS password with Remember me option
Step 9: Accept Security Warning
If a security prompt appears, click "Yes" to proceed.
You can optionally check "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" to skip future warnings.
Remote Desktop certificate security warning dialog with Yes button
Additional Tips
Double-check your IP address, username, and password if you encounter connection issues. If the RDP file doesn't open, use the steps under Connect without the RDP file.
Make sure Remote Desktop is enabled on your VPS (this is on by default with QuantVPS).
To disconnect, close the Remote Desktop window instead of signing out, so your platforms keep running. If you need to restart the VPS, use Restart, not Shut down.
This setup allows you to trade securely and reliably from anywhere using your QuantVPS.
Need Assistance?
Our support team is available 24/7. If you have any questions or run into issues, open a support ticket from your QuantVPS dashboard and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.