{"id":3430,"date":"2025-07-22T13:15:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=3430"},"modified":"2025-08-13T08:47:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T08:47:01","slug":"connect-vps-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/456\/connect-vps-on-android.html","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Connect to VPS on an Android Device"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are looking to connect to your Windows VPS using your Android device, you&#8217;re in the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are managing your website, checking server health, running forex trading, or managing apps remotely, having VPS access from your phone can be a real lifesaver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process to connect to your VPS using the <strong>\u2018Windows App\u2019<\/strong> by Microsoft, a free and reliable tool available on the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/231\/how-to-connect-to-a-windows-vps-using-rdp.html\"><strong>How To Connect To A Windows VPS using RDP on PC?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u27a2 <strong>What Will You Need Before You Start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to make sure you have the following ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Android device (phone or tablet).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stable internet connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your VPS IP address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your VPS username (usually Administrator).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your VPS password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>\u2018Windows App\u2019<\/strong> was installed from the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/233\/how-to-access-your-windows-vps-using-rdp-on-apple-mac.html\"><strong>How to Access your Windows VPS using RDP on Apple Mac?<\/strong><\/a><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Connect to VPS on Android<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can easily connect to your Windows VPS from your Android device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Install the <strong>\u2018Windows App\u2019 <\/strong>on your mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/windows-app.png\" alt=\"windows app\" class=\"wp-image-3432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/windows-app.png 322w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/windows-app-300x242.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Tap the <strong>\u2018PC connection\u2019<\/strong> to add a new VPS connection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-connection-add-new-vps-connection.png\" alt=\"pc connection - add new vps connection\" class=\"wp-image-3433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-connection-add-new-vps-connection.png 341w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-connection-add-new-vps-connection-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 To connect, enter the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PC Name:<\/strong> Enter your VPS IP address (e.g., 123.45.67.89)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User Account:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>\u2018Add User Account\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Username: Administrator (or your VPS login username).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password: Your VPS password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"214\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/add-pc.png\" alt=\"add pc\" class=\"wp-image-3434\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once done, you have to tap <strong>\u2018Save.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"85\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/save.png\" alt=\"save\" class=\"wp-image-3435\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Now, you will see your VPS listed on the app&#8217;s home screen. Tap on it to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pc-connection-vps-list-1.png\" alt=\"pc connection - vps list\" class=\"wp-image-3436\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 You may receive a warning about an untrusted certificate\u2014tap &#8216;Connect Anyway&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are now inside your VPS!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/326\/How-to-Create-a-User-in-RDP-for-Windows-Server.html\"><strong>How to Create a User in RDP for Windows Server?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting to your VPS using your Android device is quick and convenient, especially when you&#8217;re on the go. Whether you are fixing something urgent or just checking in, the Microsoft Remote Desktop app makes it seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you host your VPS with Host IT Smart, we make sure your VPS is optimized for remote access from any device.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"blg-advrt-main blg-prm-bx\">\n        <div class=\"row\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-evenly; align-items: center;\">\n            <div class=\"col-md-5\">\n                <div class=\"blg-advrt-first blg-advrt-right\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/assets\/images\/blog\/maintenance.png\" alt=\"Get Windows VPS\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-md-7\">\n                <div class=\"blg-advrt-first blg-advrt-left\">\n                    <div class=\"blg_advrt_cnt\">\n                        More control. More speed. 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