> ## 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.

# RDP Lockdown

> Restrict RDP access for your VPS

The VPS security panel offers the ability to enable RDP Lockdown, restricting access to specific IPs only and blocking all other RDP traffic.

## Where To Find RDP Lockdown

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit Products & Services Page">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/WMlVozYPSAQvJZaz/images/billing/cancellation1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WMlVozYPSAQvJZaz&q=85&s=49179704c07227cc2356d8bb21e83a92" alt="Cancellation1.png" width="1572" height="659" data-path="images/billing/cancellation1.png" />

    Visit the ["My Products & Services" page](https://newyorkcityservers.com/billing/clientarea.php), and find the specific service that you wish to manage. Click on the three dots to the right side, and then click "View Details".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate RDP Lockdown">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/OurJ78bpEqa2J1tj/images/management/rdp1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OurJ78bpEqa2J1tj&q=85&s=ac90202ab25a848984ab12d3793b9dce" alt="Rdp1.png" width="1143" height="869" data-path="images/management/rdp1.png" />

    Scroll down the page until you locate the "VPS Security" section. Look for the RDP Lockdown option.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## How to Enable RDP Lockdown

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/P4wXOJqrINCyVMqA/images/management/rdp2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=P4wXOJqrINCyVMqA&q=85&s=bc46d297b8b36e644970a5afed21c45b" alt="Rdp2.png" width="1160" height="837" data-path="images/management/rdp2.png" />

Fill in the **"Allowed IP Addresses"** box with a list of IP addresses that are authorized to access your VPS via RDP. Each IP address should be entered on a dedicated line.

The input supports individual IPs, as well as network block notation such as `192.168.0/24`.

After all authorized IPs are entered, click **"Apply Restrictions"**. The restrictions will be applied immediately. Going forward, only the allowed IPs will be able to access remote desktop for your VPS — all other RDP traffic will be blocked.

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## How to Remove RDP Lockdown

<Warning>
  If you accidentally lock yourself out of RDP access, you can remove the restrictions from the client area — no VPS access required.
</Warning>

Simply click the **"Remove All Restrictions"** button. Any restrictions put in place will be removed and all IPs will be able to connect again.

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## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What if my local IP changes?">
    The allowed IP address field supports IP address ranges (`192.168.0/24`) so that you can easily whitelist a range of IPs.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does this affect other ports?">
    No — only RDP traffic. Use the [Firewall](/management/vps-security/firewall) for other port protections.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>