> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.arct.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect via RDP

> Connect to your Windows server using Remote Desktop.

## Find Your Server's IP Address

Go to **Virtual Machines**, click your server name. The IP address is on the detail page.

## Connect

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Windows">
    1. Press **Windows + R**, type `mstsc`, press **Enter**
    2. Enter your server's IP address
    3. Click **Connect** (accept any certificate warning)
    4. Log in as `Administrator` with the password from server creation
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="macOS">
    1. Install [Microsoft Remote Desktop](https://apps.apple.com/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466)
    2. Click **+** > **Add PC**, enter your server's IP address
    3. Double-click to connect
    4. Log in as `Administrator` with the password from server creation
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Linux">
    1. Install Remmina: `sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-rdp`
    2. Create a new RDP connection with your server's IP address
    3. Log in as `Administrator` with the password from server creation
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Cannot connect">
    * Verify the server status is **Running**
    * Verify the IP address is correct
    * RDP uses port 3389 — make sure it's not blocked by your network
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong credentials">
    Username is `Administrator`. Use the password from server creation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Black screen after connecting">
    Disconnect and reconnect, or use the **VNC Console** on the server detail page.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>