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description: How to connect to your QuantVPS from a Windows PC
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# VPS Connection Guide

CrossTrade [recently partnered with QuantVPS ](https://crosstrade.io/blog/crosstrade-partners-with-quantvps/)to offer NinjaTrader optimized servers to the community at discounted pricing. This guide is designed to help provide instruction on how to access your QuantVPS server from a _Windows Computer,_ please follow the instructions below:

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### Step by Step Instructions <a href="#step-by-step-instructions" id="step-by-step-instructions"></a>

**Step 1.** Windows comes with a built-in app for remote connections. To open it, click **Start**, type **“Remote Desktop Connection”** in the search bar, and select it from the results.

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**Step 2.** Under Computer enter your IP Address that is found in the [Control Panel](https://help.quantvps.com/en/articles/10344695-finding-your-server-login-credentials?ref=crosstrade.io/blog).

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**Step 3.** Click _**Show Options**_

**Step 4.** Under _**User name**_ enter the username that is found in the [Control Panel](https://help.quantvps.com/en/articles/10344695-finding-your-server-login-credentials?ref=crosstrade.io/blog).

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#### Where to find QuantVPS Login info <a href="#where-to-find-quantvps-login-info" id="where-to-find-quantvps-login-info"></a>

1. Login to your QuantVPS account via [https://www.quantvps.com/login](https://www.quantvps.com/login?ref=crosstrade.io/blog)
2. From Dashboard, click _**"Go to server"**_

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3\. You will be directed to Control Panel, then scroll-down to Server Credentials highlighted in red. Here, you will find the **IP address**, **Username**, and **Password**



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**Step 5.** Optionally, check the **“Allow me to save credentials”** box to save your login details and avoid re-entering the password for future connections.

**Step 6.** Click **“Connect.”**

You may get prompted about an unknown certificate if your computer has never connected before– click **yes** to proceed.

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**Step 7.** Enter the **server password** provided in the email (not your QuantVPS.com account password).

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**Step 8.** If you skipped step 5, you can save the credentials now by checking **“Remember Me.”** If you selected the option earlier, **“Remember Me”** will already be preselected.

**Last Step.** Click **“OK” to connect to the server. 🚀**

And that's it! If you purchased your VPS through QuantVPS through CrossTrade the desktop is already set up and ready to go with the latest NinjaTrader 8 install plus the CrossTrade Add-On!

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### Troubleshooting Connection Issues <a href="#troubleshooting-connection-issues" id="troubleshooting-connection-issues"></a>

If you experience issues connecting to your VPS, try the following:\
🔹 **Check Internet Connection** – Ensure your internet is stable.\
🔹 **Verify IP & Credentials** – Double-check the details from your VPS provider.\
🔹 **Allow RDP Access** – Ensure **Remote Desktop** is enabled on the VPS.\
🔹 **Disable Firewall Restrictions** – Some security settings may block connections.

For more information, you can refer to Microsoft's official documentation on [getting started with the Windows App](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/get-started-connect-devices-desktops-apps?tabs=windows-avd%2Cwindows-w365%2Cwindows-devbox%2Cmacos-rds%2Cmacos-pc\&pivots=azure-virtual-desktop\&ref=crosstrade.io/blog)
