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# Configure VPS Monitor & Auto Startup

> A step by step guide for our VPS monitor and auto startup program.

NYCServers has developed a custom program which allows clients to configure their software and trading platforms to automatically start each time their service is rebooted. This is useful for Windows updates, scheduled reboots, and more.

Additionally, our custom program also offers the ability for email alerts to be sent to you.

## Setup Guide

<Steps>
  <Step title="Locate & Open Program">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H/images/guide/auto1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H&q=85&s=86151f6414207d5c39a12353d48267e7" alt="Auto1 Pn" width="336" height="406" data-path="images/guide/auto1.png" />

    On your VPS desktop, locate and open the VPS monitor program.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Auto Login">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H/images/guide/auto2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H&q=85&s=8bc1ce74e79b0fef62b9661b31c9c792" alt="Auto2 Pn" width="858" height="608" data-path="images/guide/auto2.png" />

    Auto login is required so that after your VPS reboots, the system logs itself in to proceed with the auto start process.

    Enter your current remote desktop password into the box, and click **"Enable Auto Login"**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Auto Startup">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H/images/guide/auto3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H&q=85&s=a66e542267a064b1dbeaf9a5f4ab7dc1" alt="Auto3 Pn" width="829" height="594" data-path="images/guide/auto3.png" />

    Click the **Auto Start Up** tab, and then click the **"Add New"** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Trading Platforms & Software">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H/images/guide/auto4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H&q=85&s=2006086920493f1e9847d811085ba5d1" alt="Auto4 Pn" width="1015" height="604" data-path="images/guide/auto4.png" />

    Navigate to the specific software folder and select the `.exe` process.

    For example, to auto start MetaTrader 4/5 you will need to navigate to the platform installation folder and select `terminal.exe` or `terminal64.exe`.

    <Info>
      **Default installation folders:**

      * MetaTrader 4: `C:\Program Files (x86)`
      * MetaTrader 5: `C:\Program Files`
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Auto Start">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H/images/guide/auto5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H&q=85&s=0bc107c7bed400633afe10fcb42cb3d2" alt="Auto5 Pn" width="851" height="595" data-path="images/guide/auto5.png" />

    After adding new software for auto start, you should see it displayed inside of the table in the auto startup section. The path should end with `.exe`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Alert Email Address">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H/images/guide/auto6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H&q=85&s=399f3d7f2e3b48b89881997aa5a65c35" alt="Auto6 Pn" width="847" height="593" data-path="images/guide/auto6.png" />

    Under the **Alerts** tab, enter the email address where you wish to receive alerts, and click **"Save Changes"**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Specify Alert Types">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H/images/guide/auto7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k8mT53Z1oA5mW8H&q=85&s=f3bec0c5a7a9c152ba06c3e2f7b747f2" alt="Auto7 Pn" width="851" height="609" data-path="images/guide/auto7.png" />

    On the **Monitoring** tab, enable and configure the alert settings that you wish to receive.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Questions or Need Help?

If you have any questions or require assistance with getting setup, [contact our support team](mailto:support@newyorkcityservers.com) — we'll be happy to help!