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Connect via Remote Desktop (RDP)

Connect to your Windows Server VPS via Remote Desktop from Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) lets you access your Windows Server VPS with a full graphical interface from any device.

Prerequisites

  • Your VPS IP address (found in the Baires Host panel)
  • Administrator credentials provided by email
  • An RDP client on your local machine

From Windows

  1. Press Win + R, type mstsc and press Enter
  2. In the Computer field, enter your VPS IP address
  3. Click Show Options to enter the username (usually Administrator)
  4. Click Connect
  5. Enter your password when prompted
  6. Accept the certificate warning (first connection only)

From macOS

  1. Download Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store
  2. Click Add PC
  3. Enter your VPS IP in the PC name field
  4. Add a User Account with your credentials
  5. Double-click the connection to connect

From Linux

Using Remmina (pre-installed on Ubuntu):

bash
sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-rdp -y
remmina

Or use the command line:

bash
xfreerdp /v:YOUR_VPS_IP /u:Administrator /p:YourPassword /f

Optimize the connection

For better performance over slower connections:

  • Reduce color depth to 16-bit
  • Disable visual effects (wallpaper, font smoothing)
  • Set resolution to match your monitor

In mstsc, go to Experience tab and select your connection speed.

Troubleshooting

  • Cannot connect: Verify the VPS is running in the Baires Host panel. Check that port 3389 is open.
  • Credentials don't work: Use Administrator as username. Reset password from the Baires Host panel if needed.
  • Black screen: Wait 30 seconds. If it persists, disconnect and reconnect.

Security tip

Change the default Administrator password immediately after first login. Consider changing the RDP port from 3389 to a custom port for additional security.

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