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How to Connect to Windows VPS from macOS Using Microsoft Remote Desktop

PostedApril 9, 2025
UpdatedApril 9, 2025
ByServers9

If you’re using a Mac and need to connect to a Windows VPS, you can easily do so using the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, available for free in the Mac App Store. This guide will walk you through the setup process, step by step.

🔹 What You’ll Need

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • The IP address of your Windows VPS
  • Your username (usually “Administrator”)
  • Your password
  • A Mac running macOS 10.14 or newer
  • An internet connection

🔸 Step-by-Step Guide to Connect from macOS

Step 1: Download Microsoft Remote Desktop

  1. Open the Mac App Store.
  2. Search for Microsoft Remote Desktop (developed by Microsoft Corporation).
  3. Click Get and then Install the app.

💡 Tip: You can also download it directly from Microsoft’s official site.

Step 2: Launch the App and Add a New Connection

  1. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop from your Applications folder.
  2. Click the + (Add) button at the top and select Add PC.

Step 3: Configure the Connection

  1. In the PC name field, enter your VPS IP address.
  2. Under User Account, click Add User Account:
    • Enter your username (e.g., Administrator)
    • Enter the password
    • Click Add

Optional settings:

  • Under Friendly Name, give your VPS a custom label (like “My Trading VPS”).
  • You can also tweak display resolution, sound, and clipboard redirection in the tabs.

Step 4: Connect to Your VPS

  1. Double-click on the connection you just created.
  2. If prompted about a certificate warning, click Continue.
  3. The RDP session will launch in a new window.

✅ You’re Now Connected!

Once you’re in, you’ll see the Windows desktop of your VPS. From here, you can:

  • Run Windows apps remotely
  • Install trading bots or software
  • Host websites or services
  • Transfer files between your Mac and VPS (clipboard and drag-drop supported)

🔐 Security Tip

  • Change the default password after your first login.
  • Ensure your RDP client is always updated.
  • Avoid saving your credentials if you’re on a shared or public Mac.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Tips

  • Can’t connect? Check your VPS status and network connectivity.
  • Incorrect login? Double-check the credentials and username format.
  • Resolution issues? Adjust display settings under “Preferences” or the PC settings tab.

Connecting from macOS to a Windows VPS is fast and seamless using Microsoft Remote Desktop. With a few clicks, you gain full control over your server environment from your Mac. Perfect for developers, traders, and remote workers who prefer macOS.

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