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Connecting to a Windows Server via RDP (Remote Desktop)

  

 

 

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is the standard way to remotely access a Windows server with a graphical interface. It allows you to connect to the VPS desktop and perform tasks just like on a regular PC: installing software, configuring settings, working with files, and Windows services.

Name [en]: This guide contains clear steps for connecting via RDP from Windows 10/11, macOS, Android, and iOS, as well as quick tips for troubleshooting errors and basic security

 

 

What you need

 

  • Server IP address
  • Login (usually Administrator)
  • Password
  • (Sometimes) RDP port: default is 3389

 

 

 

Where to get access credentials

 

  1. Open your Zomro personal account.
  2. Go to the section for your service (Cloud Services & Forex/Dedicated).
  3. Click the gear icon for the specific server → select Instructions

 

 

 

 

If credentials were sent to your email:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting from Windows 10/11

 

 

Launch the RDP client

 

  • Press Win + R → type mstsc → press Enter.

 

 

 

Specify the server address

 

  • In the Computer field, enter the IP address.

  • If a non-standard port is used, specify it like this: IP:port (example: 203.0.113.10:52244).

 

Click Show Options and enter the username in the User name field (usually Administrator).

 

 

 

 

 

Connect

 

  1. Click Connect..

  2. If a certificate warning appears, click Yes (if you are connecting to your own server).

  3. Enter the password → OK.

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting from macOS

 

  1. Install the Windows App (Microsoft) from the App Store.

  2. Open the app and click Add PC.

  3. Enter the PC name (IP address or hostname).

  4. User account: Administrator + password.

  5. Click Connect.

 

 

 

Connecting from Android / iPhone (iOS)

 

  1. Install the Windows App.

  2. Add PC – enter the IP address or hostname.

  3. Enter your username and password, then connect.

 

 

 

Connecting from iPhone (iOS)

 

  1. Install the Windows App.

  2. Add PC – enter the IP address or hostname.

  3. Enter your username and password, then connect.

 

 

 

 

If it still doesn’t connect

 

Check the most common issues:

  • The server is turned on (status in the dashboard: “Suspended/Active”).

  • The IP address and password are correct for this server.

  • If the port was changed, use IP:порт.

 

 

Checking the port from Windows

 

Checking the port from Windows

Test-NetConnection -ComputerName <SERVER_IP> -Port 3389

 

If TcpTestSucceeded : False – the port is closed or filtered (Firewall, access rules, non-standard port).

 

 

 

 

Common errors

  • “Remote Desktop can’t connect…” → issue with network/port/server turned off.

  • “The logon attempt failed” → incorrect username/password, Caps Lock, or wrong keyboard layout.

  • Black screen / very slow → reduce quality in the Experience tab.

 

 

What to send to support if it still doesn’t work

  • Server IP

  • Time of the connection attempt

  • Error text or screenshot

  • Result of Test-NetConnection