> ## 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 to Your VPS

> Choose the correct connection guide for your Windows VPS or Linux VPS.

Use this page as the main connection landing page. First choose the operating system running on your VPS, then select the device or method you want to connect from.

## Before You Connect

After your order is completed you will receive a VPS welcome email which contains your VPS login credentials. The email will contain:

* **VPS IP Address**
* **Password** (case-sensitive)
* **Username**:
  * Windows VPS: normally `Administrator`
  * Linux/Ubuntu VPS: normally `root`

Keep these credentials handy, as they will be needed in order to access your service.

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## Connect to a Windows VPS

Windows VPS services use **Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)**. Select the device or method you want to connect from.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Windows PC" icon="windows" href="/connect/windows">
    Connect using Remote Desktop or a .RDP file.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MacOS" icon="apple" href="/connect/macos">
    Connect using the Windows App from the Mac App Store.
  </Card>

  <Card title="iPhone / iOS" icon="mobile" href="/connect/ios">
    Connect using the Windows App on your iPhone or iPad.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Android" icon="android" href="/connect/android">
    Connect using the Windows App from the Play Store.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Linux" icon="linux" href="/connect/linux">
    Connect using Remmina or xfreerdp from the terminal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Web Browser" icon="globe" href="/connect/web-browser">
    Connect instantly from any browser — no app required.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Connect to a Linux VPS

Linux VPS services use **SSH**. Use the guide below if you selected Ubuntu/Linux as your VPS operating system and are connecting from a Windows PC.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Windows PC" icon="windows" href="/connect/ssh-from-windows">
    Connect to an Ubuntu/Linux VPS from Windows using built-in OpenSSH or PuTTY.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Supported Connection Methods

| VPS Type         | Connection Method    | Available Guides                                             |
| ---------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Windows VPS      | Remote Desktop / RDP | Windows PC, MacOS, iPhone / iOS, Android, Linux, Web Browser |
| Linux/Ubuntu VPS | SSH                  | Windows PC                                                   |

<Info>
  Windows VPS customers should use the Remote Desktop guides. Linux/Ubuntu VPS customers should use the SSH guide.
</Info>

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## Problems Connecting?

If you receive an error when trying to connect, check our [Unable to Connect](/troubleshooting/unable-to-connect) troubleshooting guide.

Still stuck? [Contact our support team](mailto:support@newyorkcityservers.com) and we'll be happy to assist you.