How to connect to a Windows server from MacOS users?

Someone using Windows Server services needs to connect to the server for remote management. Follow the steps below to easily connect to a Windows Server.

  • To access a Windows server, you will need connection details. To obtain these details, visit the website www.fastpanda.co.uk
  • Click on the “Sign In” button on the opened page, enter your customer panel information, and click the “Log in” button to log in to your account.

  • Click on the “VPS” option in the left menu.

VPS

  • On the page that opens, you will see your current server services. Click the “Manage Product” button for the service whose access details you want to view.

  • To access the “IP Address”, “Username”, and “Password” required to connect to the server, go to the “Access Info” tab.

RDP Access Info

RDP Access User Information

  • To connect to a Windows Server from your MacOS device, you can download and use the app formerly known as “Microsoft Remote Desktop”, now called “Windows App” from the App Store.
  • Open the Windows App application.
  • Click the “+” (plus) icon in the top right corner of the application and select the “Add PC “option.

AddPC

  • When the application opens, enter your server’s IP address in the “PC Name” field.
    Important Information:

    • If your port is 3389, it is enough to enter only the IP address in the PC Name field.
      Example: 123.123.12.1
    • If your port is 33789, you must add the port number next to the IP address in the PC Name field.
      Example: 123.123.12.1:33789
    • If you are using a different custom port, enter your IP address followed by your own port number.
      Example: 123.123.12.1:your_port

PC Name

  • From the “Credentials” section, select “Add Credentials”.

Add Credentials

  • Enter the “User” information from your customer panel in the “Username” field, and the “Password” information from your customer panel in the “Password” field.
  • In the “Friendly Name” section of the Credentials, you can give a user-friendly name to avoid confusion with other existing credentials. You can use these login details on other computers in the same way.
  • If you have entered the information correctly, click the “Add” button.

Credentials Detail

  • In the “Friendly Name” section of the Add PC window, you can assign a name for this connection. You can choose a name to avoid confusion with your other connections. After filling in all the information, click the “Add” button. This will save the connection.

Add PC

  • You can double-click the created connection to connect to the server.

Windows VPS Connection