Step 1

Open the Remote Desktop Connection program.

  • Windows 7: Start > All Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection

  • Windows 8: On the Home screen, type the search term Remote Desktop Connection and click Remote Desktop Connection in the list of results.

  • Windows 10: Click the search box in the taskbar and enter the search term Remote Desktop Connection. Then select the App Remote Desktop Connection.

Step 2

In the Remote Desktop Connection window, click Options (Windows 7) or ShowOptions (Windows 8, Windows 10).

Step 3

In the Computer field, enter the IP address of the server.

Step 4

In the User name field, enter the user name. The default user name is 'administrator.'

Optional: To save the credentials, check the Allow me to save credentials box.

Step 6

Click Connect.

Step 7

Enter the password and click OK.

Step 8

The first time you connect to a server using Remote Desktop, you must confirm the security certificate by clicking Yes.