How to connect to your Windows VPS via RDP
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is how you open the Windows desktop of your VexaVPS. Once connected you can install MetaTrader, copy EAs, and manage charts — then disconnect without stopping the trading session.
- Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Uses the IP + username + password from your welcome email
- Certificate warning on first connect is normal
- Disconnect (do not Sign out) so MetaTrader keeps running
What you need before connecting
Have three things ready: (1) the public IP of your VPS, (2) the Windows username (usually Administrator), and (3) the password from the VexaVPS client area / welcome email. Optional but useful: enable clipboard and drive redirection in the RDP client so you can copy EA files from your PC later.
Windows — built-in Remote Desktop (mstsc)
Press Win + R, type mstsc, press Enter. In Computer, paste the VPS IP. Click Show Options → General and enter the username. Connect, then type the password. If Windows shows an identity certificate warning the first time, choose Yes / Connect anyway — fresh VPS certificates are self-signed until you replace them.
macOS — Microsoft Remote Desktop
Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Mac App Store. Add PC → enter the IP as PC name, add a user account with Administrator + password, then double-click to connect. Accept the certificate prompt on first login. Prefer the latest Microsoft Remote Desktop build for clipboard reliability.
iPhone / Android
Install Microsoft Remote Desktop (or Windows App) from the store. Add a PC with the VPS IP and credentials. On small screens, use the connection bar to show the on-screen keyboard and mouse gestures. For heavy MetaTrader setup, a laptop is still easier; mobile RDP is best for quick checks.
First login checklist inside the VPS
Confirm you see a Windows desktop, open Edge/Chrome, and check the clock/timezone. Set Windows power options so the VPS never sleeps (Balance → Change plan → Put computer to sleep: Never). This prevents MetaTrader from freezing after idle time. Then proceed to install MT4/MT5 from your broker.
Disconnect vs Sign out (critical)
When you finish, close the RDP window or use Disconnect. Do not use Start → Sign out / Log off. Signing out ends the Windows session and stops MetaTrader and every EA. Disconnecting leaves the session running on the VPS so trading continues 24/5.
RDP FAQ
RDP says connection timed out — what now?
Check the IP, confirm the VPS is Running in the client area, and that your local network is not blocking outbound TCP 3389. Try another network (mobile hotspot) to rule out ISP firewalls.
Can I stay connected while EAs trade?
Yes, but you do not need to. Disconnecting is enough; MetaTrader does not require an open RDP window.
Is RDP the same as a VNC web console?
No. VexaVPS trading images are managed over RDP to a full Windows desktop — the same environment MetaTrader expects.