Connect to a Windows server via RDP

On a Windows Computer

  1. Click the Windows search icon (the magnifying glass next to the Windows icon). Enter mstsc or Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection in the search results.
  2. In the "Computer:" field, type the IP address of your server or host computer (you can find it in the email). Click Connect.
  3. Log in to the server or host computer by clicking on connect.
  4. The credentials for the server or host will be mentioned in the email address, but the default username is Administrator, and the password will be in the email address.
  5. Click “OK” to connect to your server or host computer.
  6. If promoted about server authentication certificate, then select “Yes.”

    RDP Certificate

  7.  You will be connected to the server.

 

On a Mac

  1. On your Mac, go to the App Store and install Microsoft Remote Desktop 10.
  2. Click the + (plus sign) at the top of the window and select Desktop. (Alternatively, click Add Desktop.)
  3. In the "PC Name" field, enter your server's IP Address.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Double-click the newly saved desktop.
  6. When prompted for your credentials, enter the username or use the default username Administrator and enter your password, which is provided in the email.
  7. If you see a warning about connecting to the RDP host, click Continue.
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