Can I run Windows on a VPS?

What you can run

• Windows-only business software: accounting, ERP and point-of-sale systems your staff in Accra, Kumasi or anywhere else use remotely.
• MetaTrader 4 and 5 with expert advisors running around the clock (see forex VPS).
• .NET and ASP.NET apps, MS SQL Express and IIS.
• A shared Windows desktop for staff who need the same machine from wherever they are.

How to connect

1. After ordering, you receive the server’s IP address and Administrator password.
2. On Windows, open Remote Desktop Connection; on a Mac or phone, install the Microsoft Remote Desktop / Windows App.
3. Enter the IP address and sign in as Administrator. Change the password straight away.

How big a server?

Windows needs more memory than Linux. As a rough guide:

• 1–2 users or one trading terminal: 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM.
• Small office software for a few users: 4 vCPU and 8 GB RAM.
• Several users or a database: 6 vCPU and 12 GB RAM or more.

See Windows VPS for plan prices with Windows included, or Windows dedicated servers for dedicated CPU cores.

Good to know

• A VPS is self-managed by default: you keep Windows updated, or add our managed service at checkout.
• Backups aren’t included unless you add them at checkout.
• Keep Remote Desktop secure: use strong passwords and limit who can connect.