Connect with RDP
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows you to connect to and manage your Windows Virtual Machine (VM) from a remote location. Here’s a guide on how to access your Windows VM using RDP by retrieving the username and password from the instance overview.
In the Overview tab of your Virtual Machine, you will see the Username and a hidden Password. Click the eye icon next to the password to reveal it.
- Username: Copy the username provided (e.g., Administrator).
- Password: Click the eye icon to reveal and copy the password.
On your local machine (Windows, macOS, or Linux), launch the Remote Desktop Client.
- On Windows, search for Remote Desktop Connection in the start menu.
- On macOS, download Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store if not already installed.
- On Linux, you can use an RDP client such as Remmina.
Follow these steps to establish an RDP connection to your Windows VM:
- Open the Remote Desktop Connection tool on your local machine. If you are using Windows, search for "Remote Desktop Connection" or simply run mstsc from the command prompt.
- Enter the Public IP address of your VM (found in the overview) in the Computer field.
When prompted, input the Username and Password you copied earlier from the instance overview.
- Username: The one you retrieved (e.g., Administrator).
- Password: The password revealed from the instance overview.
Click OK to initiate the connection.
Upon a successful connection, you will now have full control over your Windows VM, as if you were sitting in front of it. You can manage the system, install software, and configure settings.
Tip: If you're prompted with a security warning regarding the identity of the remote machine, you can ignore it and proceed by checking "Don't ask me again for connections to this computer" and click Yes.
Using RDP to access your Windows VM is a simple and secure way to manage your virtual machine remotely. Always make sure you have the correct username and password, and ensure the VM’s Public IP is accessible from your location.
