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# Connect to Windows VM Instance via RDP (Remote Desktop)

This menu describes how to connect to a Windows Virtual Machine Instance by using RDP. Access to RDP in the following way.

* On your computer, open the Remote Desktop Connection application or you can use a third party tool such as mRemoteNG or another tool.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.52%20Remote%20Desktop%20Connection.png" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Remote Desktop Connection</em></p></figcaption></figure>

* Type the **Public IP Address** of the VM you want to remote/access, then click **Connect**.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.53%20Remote%20Desktop%20Connection%20-%20Connect.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Remote Desktop Connection - Connect</p></figcaption></figure>

* Fill in your VM credential, then click **ok**.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.54%20Credential%20Form.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Credential Form</p></figcaption></figure>

* A certificate will appear for connection verification, click **Yes**.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.55%20Security%20Certificate.png" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Security Certificate</p></figcaption></figure>

* Now you can access your VM.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.56%20VM%20Page.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Virtual Machine</p></figcaption></figure>