Connect to a Windows VPS from an Android Phone

What you need

• A stable internet connection on the phone and the server.
• The IP address or host name of the VPS, plus a user name and password that may use Remote Desktop.
• The Microsoft Remote Desktop app from Google Play.

Steps

1. Open Google Play, search for Microsoft Remote Desktop and install it.

   

2. Open the app. On the welcome screen, tap Accept if asked.

   

3. Tap the + button, then Add PC (in some versions, choose the type of connection first and pick Desktop).

   

4. Choose Add manually.
5. In PC name, enter the IP address or host name of your VPS.
6. Under User account, add the user name and password of your VPS user.

   

7. Tap Save.

   

8. Tap the connection to start the session.
9. If the app shows a certificate warning, check the details. If you trust the server, accept it.
10. After the login, the Windows desktop appears on your phone.

Tips

• Use the phone in landscape mode for more room.
• A mouse pointer mode in the app helps you tap small items.
• If the connection fails, check that RDP port 3389 is open and that your user may log in with Remote Desktop.

Quick recap

• Install Microsoft Remote Desktop and add your VPS as a PC.
• Enter the IP, user name and password.
• Tap the saved connection to log in.