> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.glesys.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.glesys.com/products/compute/kvm-virtual-machines/how-tos/connect-with-rdp.md).
# Connect with RDP
To connect to your Windows VM, you use Remote Desktop (RDP).
***
Click on the Start Menu and search for Remote Desktop. Click on **Remote Desktop Connection** to open the program.
A dialog box will open where you enter the server's IP address. Once you have entered the IP address, click **Connect**.
A dialog box will open where you enter your username and password. This is one of the usernames you created when setting up the server. Click **OK** to log in.
If this is your first time connecting to this virtual server, you will see a warning about the certificate. The name on the certificate should match the hostname you assigned to the server. If it does, click **Yes** to connect and trust the certificate.
