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Secure Remote Desktop (RDP) on a Windows VPS
Harden RDP: NLA, dedicated accounts, firewall, optional port change after [RDP login](/learn/vps-windows/connect-rdp-windows).
Install MetaTrader 4 on a Windows VPS
Install MetaTrader 4 on an Infrawire Windows VPS: download, setup, Expert Advisors and 24/7 trading VPS.
Install MetaTrader 5 on a Windows VPS
Install MetaTrader 5 on Windows VPS: broker download, login, Expert Advisors and Infrawire MT5 VPS 24/7.
Manage Windows services on a VPS
Start, stop and automate Windows services with PowerShell and Services console.
Configure Windows Update on a Windows VPS
Enable automatic updates, active hours and planned reboots on Windows Server on your Infrawire VPS.
Install OpenSSH Server on a Windows VPS
Enable OpenSSH Server on Windows Server for CLI admin, SFTP and SSH keys on your Infrawire VPS.
Configure a scheduled task on Windows Server
Create a task in Task Scheduler or with PowerShell to run a backup script, cleanup, or maintenance at a fixed time.
Install Chocolatey on a Windows VPS
Install the Chocolatey package manager in PowerShell to quickly deploy Git, 7-Zip, Node.js, or other tools from the command line.
Install IIS and publish a website on a Windows VPS
Enable the IIS role on Windows Server, create a site and application pool, add HTML files, and test locally and from the network.
Open a port in Windows Firewall (VPS)
Create an inbound rule in Windows Defender Firewall to allow HTTP, HTTPS, or a custom application port on your Windows Server VPS.
Fix RDP lockout caused by brute-force attacks
Is your Windows account locking for no reason? Bots attack the default RDP port. This guide explains why and walks you through changing the port to secure Remote Desktop.
Connect via RDP to your Windows VPS
Complete guide to connect to your Windows VPS provided by Infrawire via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) from Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Initial Setup of a Windows VPS
Complete guide to configure your Windows VPS after first connection: changing administrator password, Windows updates and basic security configuration.