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# RDP

## About RDP

#### What is RDP?

**RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)** is a proprietary network protocol developed by Microsoft, which provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection. It is the standard method for running a desktop session on a remote machine, allowing you to:

* **Work in a Graphical Environment**: Access a familiar, fully-featured Windows desktop remotely.
* **Run Applications and Commands**: Install and execute any application directly on the remote server.
* **Transfer Data**: Transfer files and clipboard content between your local machine and the remote instance.
* **Manage Full Sessions**: Control a complete desktop session, including sound and peripheral redirection.

#### RDP on Pictor

RDP is the primary connection method for Windows Instances rented on Pictor.

When creating a new Windows Instance on Pictor, you need to set up your connection credentials to authenticate and access the machine via RDP. Key credentials include:

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1. **Username**: Default is set to <mark style="color:yellow;">user</mark> (currently, you can't customize it)
2. **Password**: The security key required to access your instance. You must set it following these rules:&#x20;

* *At least 10 characters*
* *One uppercase letter `(A-Z`)*
* *One lowercase letter `(a-z`)*
* *One number (`0-9`)*
* *One symbol (e.g. `!@#$%`)*

## Connect to Instances via RDP

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#### **Ensure you have an RDP client**

To connect to your Pictor Windows Instance, you need an RDP client installed on your local machine. The RDP client depends on your operating system:

* **Windows**: You do not need to install an RDP client. **Remote Desktop Connection** is built-in and ready to use.
* **macOS**: You must install a client. We recommend the [Windows App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12), available on the App Store.
* **Linux**: You must install a client. We recommend clients such as Remmina or KRDC.
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#### **Get the instance's RDP information**

After launching your Windows Instance on Pictor, click the Connect button to get the RDP file.

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#### Open the RDP file and Enter credentials

Open the downloaded .rdp file and enter the password you set up during the instance creation.

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#### Access the remote instance

You are now in the remote instance and can use it to work directly.

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## Important Notes

Connection to the remote Windows instance via RDP is one at a time. This means that only one user session can be active at any given moment.