How to access the VPS from your Windows Desktop
Accessing your VPS from your Windows computer is simple using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC), a built-in tool on all Windows versions. Follow these detailed steps to connect to your VPS:
Step 1: Open Remote Desktop Connection
1. Click the Start Menu on your desktop.
2. In the search bar, type “Remote Desktop Connection” or just “RDC”.
3. Select Remote Desktop Connection from the search results.
For Windows 10 users:
• You can also press Windows + R, type “mstsc”, and press Enter.
For Windows 11 users:
• You can also access RDC by right-clicking the Start Menu, selecting Run, typing “mstsc”, and pressing Enter.
Step 2: Enter the IP Address
1. In the Remote Desktop Connection window, find the field labeled “Computer”.
2. Enter your VPS IP address here.
• You can find your IP address in the Control Panel of your QuantVPS dashboard.
Step 3: Show Options
1. Click the “Show Options” button in the bottom left corner to expand more settings.
Step 4: Enter the Username
1. Under “User name”, enter the username provided by your VPS provider.
• This is also available in the Control Panel.
Step 5: Save Credentials (Optional but Recommended)
1. Check the box that says “Allow me to save credentials”.
• This will save your login details and spare you from entering the password every time.
Step 6: Initiate the Connection
1. Click the “Connect” button.
Step 7: Enter Your Password
1. A prompt will appear asking for your server password.
• Enter the password that is displayed in the Control Panel.
Step 8: Save Password (If Not Done Earlier)
1. If you skipped Step 5, you can now check “Remember Me” to save your credentials.
Step 9: Confirm the Connection
1. Click “OK” to proceed.
2. If prompted with a security warning about the certificate, click “Yes” to accept and continue.
• You may also check “Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer” to avoid future warnings.
Step 10: Your VPS Desktop
• Once connected, you will see the VPS desktop as if it were your own computer.
Step 11: Set Up Your Trading Environment
1. Open Firefox or your preferred browser on the VPS.
2. Download and install your desired trading platform (like NinjaTrader, MetaTrader, or others).
3. Log into your trading account and configure your platform as needed.
Additional Tips:
• If you face connection issues, double-check your IP address, username, and password.
• Make sure Remote Desktop is enabled on your VPS settings.
• To disconnect from the VPS, simply close the Remote Desktop window or click Start → Disconnect.