How to Use Windows RDP VPS: Setup & Connection Guide

Connect to Windows RDP VPS from any device. Windows mstsc, Mac, iOS, Android setup, create users, install software, and troubleshoot RDP.

2026-02-15 7 min read Amsterdam, Netherlands

What is Windows RDP VPS?

An RDP VPS (Remote Desktop Protocol VPS) is a Windows Server virtual machine accessible via Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol. You connect from any device and get a full Windows graphical desktop — just as if you were sitting in front of a Windows PC, except the computer is in our Amsterdam data center running 24/7.

Connect from Windows

Windows includes a built-in RDP client. Press Win+R, type mstsc, press Enter. In the Computer field, enter your VPS IP address. Click Connect, then enter your Administrator credentials from your welcome email.

For a saved connection, go to Show Options before connecting and tick Allow me to save credentials.

Connect from Mac

Download Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Mac App Store (free). Click Add PC, enter your VPS IP as the PC Name, and add your Administrator credentials. Double-click to connect.

Connect from iPhone/Android

Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store or Google Play. Tap the + button, add a new PC with your VPS IP, and enter your credentials. You can use touch gestures to navigate the Windows desktop.

Adjust Screen Resolution

In the Windows RDP client, under Display tab, set the resolution to match your monitor. For best performance on slower connections, use 1280×720. For local or fast connections, 1920×1080 is fine.

Installing Software on RDP VPS

Your Windows VPS Netherlands has full Administrator rights. Open a browser (Edge is pre-installed) and download any software you need — MetaTrader, Microsoft Office, business tools, or development IDEs. Software persists on the server; you do not need to reinstall after reconnecting.

Setting Up Multiple Users

// Via Command Prompt (Administrator):
net user newuser password123 /add
net localgroup "Remote Desktop Users" newuser /add

Windows Server allows 2 simultaneous RDP connections by default. For more concurrent users, RDS CAL licences are required.

Using RDP VPS for Forex Trading

Forex traders use Windows RDP VPS to run MetaTrader 4/5 Expert Advisors 24/7. See our detailed MetaTrader VPS setup guide and our Forex VPS Netherlands page for plan recommendations and broker latency data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

RDP uses port 3389 by default. You can change this in Windows Registry (HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server (PortNumber key)) for added security. Remember to allow the new port in Windows Firewall.

Yes. Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store. Add your VPS IP and Administrator credentials. You get a full Windows desktop touchscreen interface on your iPhone.

Windows Server allows 2 concurrent RDP sessions by default. For more simultaneous users, you need Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) with Client Access Licences (CALs). Contact support for RDS licensing options.

RDP lag is usually caused by network latency or a slow VPS CPU. Our Amsterdam VPS delivers sub-20ms latency to most EU users. If you experience lag, lower the display colour depth (use 16-bit instead of 32-bit) in RDP settings.

Yes. Windows RDP VPS is the most common way to run MetaTrader EAs 24/7. Install MT4 or MT5 normally, configure your EAs, enable auto-trading, then disconnect RDP — MetaTrader keeps running on the server.