> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledgebase.newyorkcityservers.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect from MacOS

> Connect to your NYCServers VPS from macOS

## Option 1: Manual Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the Windows App">
    Open the **Mac App Store**, search for **"Windows App"**, and install it.\
    [Direct Link](https://apps.apple.com/app/windows-app/id1295203466)

    <Frame caption="Windows App (Previously Remote Desktop) on the Mac App Store">
      <img style={{ maxWidth: '400px' }} src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x/images/connect/macos-appstore.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x&q=85&s=c1610dcde8faada8bb31106d7a701e71" alt="Mac App Store page for Windows App, previously Remote Desktop, by Microsoft Corporation" width="2140" height="970" data-path="images/connect/macos-appstore.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the App">
    Launch **Windows App** from your Applications folder or Spotlight.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a PC">
    Click the **+** dropdown → **Add PC**.

    <Frame caption="Click the + dropdown and choose Add PC">
      <img style={{ maxWidth: '550px' }} src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x/images/connect/macos1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x&q=85&s=93d69c953579982c7bcc90672a86d32f" alt="Windows App Devices screen with the plus dropdown open and Add PC highlighted" width="1404" height="869" data-path="images/connect/macos1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter VPS IP Address">
    In **Host name or IP address**, enter your **VPS IP** exactly as shown in the email.

    <Frame caption="Enter your VPS IP address into the PC name field">
      <img style={{ maxWidth: '550px' }} src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x/images/connect/macos2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x&q=85&s=87e03fec45d5ac047968e7f46e7f0b10" alt="Add PC dialog with an arrow pointing to the PC name host or IP address field" width="1412" height="865" data-path="images/connect/macos2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add User Account">
    Under **User account**, click **Add user account**:

    * **Username**: `Administrator`
    * **Password**: (copy exactly from email)\
      Click **Continue**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Optional: Add Friendly Name">
    In **Display name**, enter a nickname (e.g., `NYCServers VPS`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect">
    Return to the main screen. **Double-click** the new PC shortcut.

    <Frame caption="Double-click your saved PC card to connect">
      <img style={{ maxWidth: '550px' }} src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x/images/connect/macos3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jmSCDYz8UW58mj8x&q=85&s=24e98d987deb995febb3b563a104974e" alt="Devices screen showing a saved PC card under Saved Devices" width="1409" height="865" data-path="images/connect/macos3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept Certificate">
    If prompted, click **Continue** to accept the certificate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Your Desktop">
    You’re connected! The VPS desktop will appear in a window.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Option 2: Quick Connect with .RDP File

<info>
  You must install Windows App on your MacOS device first. The download link for the app can be found here [Direct Link](https://apps.apple.com/app/windows-app/id1295203466)
</info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the File">
    Use the "Quick Connect Shortcut" download link in the VPS welcome email to download the .RDP file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the .RDP File">
    Double-click the downloaded file. It will open in **Windows App**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Password">
    When prompted, enter your **VPS password** from the email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept Certificate">
    Click **Continue** if a certificate warning appears.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect">
    The VPS desktop will launch automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>