While the default connection method for your QuantVPS is Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDP), some traders prefer to use Parsec for a smoother experience, especially in regions where RDP can feel laggy or delayed due to limited upload bandwidth or longer distances from our data centers. Parsec streams your screen as video and adjusts quality to your connection. On slow or distant connections it can feel more responsive than RDP.
Step 1: Connect via RDP First
To install Parsec on your VPS, you'll first need to log in once using your standard RDP connection:
Open the Remote Desktop Connection app on your computer.
The IP address copy button in QuantVPS Connection Credentials
Enter your VPS IP address, username, and password (found in your QuantVPS dashboard).
Click Connect to access your VPS desktop.
Step 2: Install Parsec on the VPS
Open your web browser and go to https://parsec.app/downloads.
Parsec downloads page in a web browser
Download the Windows version of Parsec and run the installer.
When prompted, check the box to install the Virtual Display Driver.
Parsec installer with the Virtual Display Driver checkbox selected
When prompted for the installation type, choose "Per Computer" (formerly labeled "Shared"), not "Per User." "Per User" doesn't start Parsec until someone logs into Windows, which leaves your VPS unreachable through Parsec after a reboot. "Per Computer" runs Parsec under the system account, so your server stays reachable through Parsec even at the Windows login screen, which is what you want on a VPS.
Parsec setup screen showing the installation-type options
Note: the screenshot above shows an older version of this screen with "Per User" selected. Select "Per Computer" instead; that's the option that keeps your VPS reachable after a reboot.
Launch Parsec and sign in or create a free Parsec account.
Parsec sign-in screen
After signing in, Parsec will automatically register your VPS as a connected computer.
If you don't see it, click Reload in the upper-right corner.
Once your VPS appears in the list, disconnect your RDP session: Parsec will now handle future connections.
Parsec Computers list showing the registered VPS
Step 3: Install Parsec on Your Local Device
Visit https://parsec.app/downloads and install Parsec for your OS (Windows or macOS).
Log in using the same Parsec account you used inside your VPS.
You should now see your VPS listed under "Computers."
Step 4: Connect to Your VPS via Parsec
From your local Parsec app, click on your VPS name under "Computers."
Click Connect to open a Parsec session to your VPS.
You can now use Parsec exclusively moving forward.
Step 5: Enter Password
In Parsec, when you see the Windows login screen asking for the Administrator password, you should enter the same VPS login password that you use for Remote Desktop (RDP).
To log in:
Click the icon in the top left corner of the Parsec window.
Select the option to send Ctrl + Alt + Delete (if needed).
Enter the Administrator username (if not already filled).
Enter your VPS password.
You can also find your VPS login credentials anytime in your QuantVPS Dashboard → Control Panel.
Windows login screen shown inside a Parsec session
Tip: Parsec automatically adjusts visual quality to maintain smooth performance even on slower connections.
Step 6: Enable Launch at Startup (Recommended)
So Parsec is always ready to accept a connection, set it to launch automatically whenever your VPS restarts:
On the VPS, find the Parsec icon in the Windows taskbar (bottom-right corner, near the clock; click the ^ arrow to show hidden icons if needed).
Right-click the Parsec icon.
Select "Run when computer starts" from the menu.
Parsec will now start automatically the next time your VPS reboots.
Note: older Parsec versions exposed this as "Launch Parsec on startup" under Settings → General. The current app no longer has a General tab (its Settings window now shows Client, Host, Approved Apps, Network, Hotkeys, Gamepad, Experimental, and Account); the startup setting has moved to the taskbar tray icon shown above.
Summary
Step | Action | Purpose |
1 | Connect via RDP | Access the VPS once to install Parsec |
2 | Install Parsec on the VPS | Register the VPS to your Parsec account, then disconnect RDP |
3 | Install Parsec locally | Connect from your local computer |
4 | Connect via Parsec | Open a Parsec session to your VPS |
5 | Enter password | Log in to Windows inside the Parsec session |
6 | Enable launch at startup | Keep Parsec always running after a reboot |
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.