This article will show you how to set up remote desktop access on a Windows Server.

1. Log in to the Windows Server

• Use your administrator credentials to log in to the Windows Server.

2. Open Server Manager

• Click on the Start menu and open Server Manager.

3. Enable Remote Desktop

• In Server Manager, click on the Local Server option in the left-hand panel.
• In the right-hand panel, find Remote Desktop and click on the Disabled link.
• In the System Properties window, under the Remote tab, select Allow remote connections to this computer.
• Ensure that the option for Network Level Authentication is checked for better security.
• Click Apply and then OK.

4. Configure Firewall Rules for Remote Desktop

• In Server Manager, click Tools in the top-right corner and select Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
• In the Inbound Rules, ensure that the rule for Remote Desktop (TCP-In) is enabled. If it's not, right-click on it and select Enable Rule.

5. Find the Server’s IP Address or Hostname

• Open Command Prompt and type ipconfig to find the server’s IP address, or use the server's hostname if you’re using DNS to resolve the name.

6. Connect Using Remote Desktop

• On your local machine, open Remote Desktop Connection (type mstsc in the Start menu search bar).
• Enter the IP address or hostname of the server.
• Click Connect and enter your server’s administrator credentials when prompted.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up remote desktop access on your Windows Server.