📥 Step 1: Install Microsoft Remote Desktop
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Open the App Store on your Mac.
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Search for "Microsoft Remote Desktop".
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Click "Install" and wait for the installation to complete.
💻 Step 2: Configure the VPS Connection
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Launch Microsoft Remote Desktop.
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Click the + button → select Add PC/Desktop.
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In the PC name field, enter the VPS IP address or domain.
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In the User account field:
- Select "Add User Account" or "Ask when required".
- Username: (enter the provided username).
- Password: (enter the provided password).
- Click Add. -
(Optional) In the Friendly name field — give your connection a convenient name (e.g., "VPS ServerUA").
🌐 Step 3: Connection
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Double-click the created connection in the list.
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After a few seconds, the Windows session window will open.
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On the first launch, you may see a certificate warning — click Continue.
✅ Done
You are now connected to your Windows-based VPS and can work even on the night shift.
🛠 Tips:
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If the connection does not work:
- Check that the IP, username, and password are correct.
- Try restarting Microsoft Remote Desktop.
- Make sure the VPS is powered on. - If you experience delays or “lag,” try lowering the resolution in the connection settings.