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Option 1: Manual Setup

1

Wait for Setup

After your order is complete, you’ll receive an email with your VPS login credentials. Wait at least 10 minutes to ensure Windows is fully ready.
2

Install the Windows App

Open the Mac App Store, search for “Windows App”, and install it.
Direct Link
Mac App Store page for Windows App, previously Remote Desktop, by Microsoft Corporation
3

Open the App

Launch Windows App from your Applications folder or Spotlight.
4

Add a PC

Click the + dropdown → Add PC.
Windows App Devices screen with the plus dropdown open and Add PC highlighted
5

Enter VPS IP Address

In Host name or IP address, enter your VPS IP exactly as shown in the email.
Add PC dialog with an arrow pointing to the PC name host or IP address field
6

Add User Account

Under User account, click Add user account:
  • Username: Administrator
  • Password: (copy exactly from email)
    Click Continue.
7

Optional: Add Friendly Name

In Display name, enter a nickname (e.g., NYCServers VPS).
8

Connect

Return to the main screen. Double-click the new PC shortcut.
Devices screen showing a saved PC card under Saved Devices
9

Accept Certificate

If prompted, click Continue to accept the certificate.
10

Access Your Desktop

You’re connected! The VPS desktop will appear in a window.

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Option 2: Quick Connect with .RDP File

1

Download the File

Use the “Quick Connect Shortcut” download link in the VPS welcome email to download the .RDP file.
2

Open the .RDP File

Double-click the downloaded file. It will open in Windows App.
3

Enter Password

When prompted, enter your VPS password from the email.
4

Accept Certificate

Click Continue if a certificate warning appears.
5

Connect

The VPS desktop will launch automatically.
Last modified on April 17, 2026