Getting Started with Windows
If you are setting up a Windows-based server for the first time, this guide will walk you through the initial connection via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
Your Login Credentials
After a clean installation, the server is accessible via RDP on the default port 3389. Use the following credentials for your first login:
Security Note: For security reasons, we do not store or save your Administrator password. Please ensure you keep it in a safe place, such as a password manager.
How to Connect
Log in to your PowerPanel and go to Hardware → Server Management. Click the Details button next to your server to find your Main IP.
On your local Windows PC, search for "Remote Desktop Connection". If you are on macOS, you can download the "Microsoft Remote Desktop" app from the App Store.
Enter the Server IP, click Connect, and then enter Administrator as the user along with your password. You may need to accept a certificate warning during the first connection.
Issues after installation?
If there are any problems directly after the new installation, please open a support ticket in your PowerPanel.