FlashRDP Documentation | Windows RDP & Linux VPS Guides

Connecting to a Windows server is incredibly easy, no matter what operating system or device you are using right now.

What You Need

Before we get started, make sure you have your FlashRDP server details handy:

Your Server IP address (you can find this in your FlashRDP client portal)
Username (this is almost always Administrator)
Password (check the welcome email we sent you when the server was built)

How to Connect

Choose your current operating system below to see the connection instructions:

Windows
macOS and iOS
Linux
Android

If you’re already using a Windows PC, connecting to your new server is incredibly easy. You don’t need to download or install any extra software. The tool you need - called Remote Desktop Connection - is already built right into Windows.

Open the Run Dialog

On your keyboard, hold down the Windows key and press R to open the Run box.

Launch Remote Desktop

Type mstsc into the box and press Enter. This opens the Remote Desktop Connection app.

Enter Your Server IP

In the Computer field, paste your FlashRDP server’s IP address. Click Connect.

Enter Your Login Details

A window will pop up asking for your credentials. Enter Administrator as the username, paste your password, and click OK.

Accept the Certificate Warning

You’ll likely see a security certificate warning pop up. This is totally normal for a new server! Just check the “Don’t ask me again” box and click Yes to finish connecting.

Pro-Tip: Save Your Connection Don’t want to type your IP address every time? Before you click Connect, hit Show Options at the bottom of the window. Click Save As to create a shortcut icon on your desktop. Next time, just double-click the shortcut to jump straight into your FlashRDP server!

Since macOS and iOS don’t have built-in RDP tools like Windows does, we’ll just need to grab the official, free app from Microsoft.

Download the App

Open the App Store and download the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app:

Add Your Server

Open the app, click or tap the + (Plus) button, and select Add PC.

Enter Your IP Address

In the PC name field, paste your FlashRDP server’s IP address.

Set Up Your User Account

Under User account, select Add User Account. Enter Administrator as the username and paste your password. Click Add or Save. (This step is optional, but doing it means you won’t have to type your password every time!)

Connect!

Save the PC setup. You’ll now see a new computer icon in the app. Just double-click or tap it to connect. If you see a certificate warning pop up, click Continue or Accept - this is totally normal for a new server.

Pro-Tips for Apple Users:

Copy and Paste: The clipboard automatically shares between your Mac and the Windows server. You can copy text on your Mac (Cmd+C) and paste it right into your FlashRDP server!
Touch Mode (iOS): At the top of the screen on iPad/iPhone, there’s a menu bar. Tap it to switch between “Mouse Pointer” (which acts like a trackpad) and “Touch” (which lets you tap directly on Windows icons).

Connecting to a Windows server from Linux is a breeze if you use the right tool. We highly recommend using Remmina - it’s open-source, reliable, and handles the RDP protocol perfectly.

Install Remmina

If you don’t already have Remmina installed, open your terminal and install it. For Ubuntu or Debian-based systems, just run:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-rdp

Open Remmina

Launch Remmina from your application menu.

Quick Connect

At the top left of the Remmina window, make sure the dropdown menu is set to RDP. In the text box right next to it, paste your FlashRDP server’s IP address and hit Enter.

Accept the Certificate

You’ll get a popup asking you to accept the certificate. This is totally normal for a new server! Just click Accept or OK.

Enter Your Login Details

When prompted, type in Administrator for the username and paste your password. You can check the box to save your password if you don’t want to type it next time. Click OK.

Pro-Tips for Linux Users:

Dynamic Resolution: In the Remmina settings for your connection, turn on “Toggle dynamic resolution update”. This makes the Windows desktop automatically resize itself when you resize the Remmina window!

Need to check on your FlashRDP server while you’re away from your computer? The official Microsoft Remote Desktop app makes it surprisingly easy.

Download the App

Head over to the Google Play Store and install Microsoft Remote Desktop. It’s totally free.

Add Your Server

Open the app, tap the + (Plus) icon in the top right corner, and select Add PC.

Enter Your IP Address

In the PC name field, type or paste your FlashRDP server’s IP address.

Set Up Your Account

Tap on the User account dropdown and select Add user account. Type Administrator for the username, enter your password, and hit Save.

Connect!

Tap Save at the top right to finish the setup. You’ll now see your FlashRDP server listed on the home screen. Just tap it to connect! If a certificate warning pops up, check the “Never ask again” box and tap Connect.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Having trouble getting in? Here are the most common fixes:

The connection times out or fails

Double-check the IP address to make sure you didn’t accidentally paste an extra space at the end.
Head over to the client portal and make sure your FlashRDP server status says Running.
If you’re on a strict corporate or school network, they might be blocking port 3389. Try connecting from a different network or a hotspot to test.

It says my password is wrong

Passwords are case-sensitive and often have tricky special characters. Try copying and pasting it directly from your welcome email.
If you changed your password recently inside the server, use that new one instead.
If you’re totally locked out, you can always reset the password from your FlashRDP control panel.

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