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# RDP connection

By default, connection to Windows servers is carried out via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol).

## Connecting to the server

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Depending on the version and localization of the system, the login may be different. This is usually: 

• Administrator for most operating systems in English 

• Administrator for some of the systems in Russian. 

• Admin for Windows 10/11 systems.
{% endhint %}

We use the **Win + R** keyboard shortcut.

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A window appears at the top that prompts you to enter a command for further execution, we enter **mstsc.**

This opens a Windows mini-application to connect to servers using RDP. The Computer line indicates the IP address of the server we need to connect to.

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The **Administrato**r user name is specified by default. Next, we open the advanced settings by clicking on the Show Settings button.

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In the menu that opens, we can set a check mark, thanks to which the program will request new data for authorization on the server every time.

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We are trying to make the first connection. Click on the connect button. We are asked to enter the password from the service, enter and = remember»

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We need to confirm the connection to the server, tick the check box so that the request will not be displayed and press «Yes».

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The process of connecting to the remote server begins...

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A large window opened with an empty desktop, this is our workspace.

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