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# Connect from Windows PC

> Below you can find the step by step process to log into your forex VPS from a Windows PC.

## Option 1: Manual RDP Connection

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Receive VPS Credentials">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4/images/connect/windows1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4&q=85&s=98318b988044ee97b6d7f1bd57b8f52a" alt="Windows1 Pn" width="1310" height="701" data-path="images/connect/windows1.png" />

    After your order is complete, you'll receive an email with your VPS login credentials. Wait **at least 10 minutes** after receiving this email to ensure the Windows installation is fully ready.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Remote Desktop Connection">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4/images/connect/windows2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4&q=85&s=b86ed27f1a7a5661a271203cfd08f835" alt="Windows2 Pn" width="661" height="589" data-path="images/connect/windows2.png" />

    On your Windows PC, open the **Start menu**, type **`Remote Desktop Connection`**, and launch the app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter VPS IP Address">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4/images/connect/windows3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4&q=85&s=761a75a3d1f59413519551e2b1bae6ff" alt="Windows3 Pn" width="539" height="537" data-path="images/connect/windows3.png" />

    In the **Computer** field, enter your **VPS IP address** exactly as shown in the email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter User Credentials">
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    When prompted, enter the user credentials from your email:

    * **Username**: `Administrator`
    * **Password**: (copy exactly as provided)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Handle Certificate Warning">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4/images/connect/windows5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RLmecrIg_yqTOqE4&q=85&s=6177a495e68b384bc4a50e9867ad710c" alt="Windows5 Pn" width="328" height="335" data-path="images/connect/windows5.png" />

    If a certificate warning appears, check **"Don't ask me again for connections to this computer"**, then click **Yes**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect and Access Desktop">
    Your connection will begin — the VPS desktop will appear in the Remote Desktop window.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Option 2: Quick Connect with .RDP File

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<Info>
  Download the pre-configured .RDP file from your welcome email. It auto-fills the IP and username.
</Info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the .RDP File">
    In your **VPS welcome email**, click the **"Download .RDP File"** link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the File">
    Locate the downloaded file (usually in **Downloads**) and **double-click** it.
  </Step>

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

  <Step title="Handle Certificate Warning">
    If a certificate warning appears, check **"Don't ask me again for connections to this computer"**, then click **Yes**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect and Access Desktop">
    Your connection will begin — the VPS desktop will appear in the Remote Desktop window.
  </Step>
</Steps>