Getting StartedGetting Started with Windows
Whenever you install a Windows Operating System on your server for the first time, this information can help you get started.
When a Windows OS is first installed, only the Administrator user is created. For remote connections, you can log into the server via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) on the default port 3389.
Your Login Credentials
To log into the server via RDP for the first time after a clean installation, you will need the following credentials:
- Username:
Administrator - Password: The password you set when you triggered the OS installation.
How to Connect
To initiate an RDP connection, you need your server's Main IP address or Hostname. You can find both in your PowerPanel under Hardware -> Server Management by clicking the Details button next to your server. Once you have this information, open the "Remote Desktop Connection" application on your local computer, enter the server's IP or hostname, and click "Connect" to begin the login process.
After your initial login, you are free to create more users if needed and change the default RDP port if you want to do so.
Note: Passwords are not written down or saved anywhere on our side for security reasons, so please make sure to remember your password or write it down somewhere safe.