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How to Connect to a Remote Desktop Using a VPN: Step-by-Step Guide
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Accessing your virtual desktop with flexidesktop is straightforward and flexible. Once you sign up to our service, you’ll receive login details to connect to your virtual desktop from any web browser, making it accessible from almost any device. However, in certain environments, using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop software can provide additional benefits such as:
- Connecting external USB drives to your physical device and accessing them from your flexidesktop.
- Printing documents on your local printer directly from your virtual desktop.
To connect securely and efficiently via Remote Desktop using a VPN, follow these steps:
Request VPN Access
To enable VPN access, log in to your flexidesktop user area and submit a support ticket. You can do so here. Type “VPN access” in the subject and just submit the ticket.
After submitting your request, you will receive an email containing two essential files:
- A ZIP file with your VPN tunnel configuration.
- A ZIP file with your Remote Desktop profile.
Install WireGuard
Download and install the free WireGuard software, available for all major platforms, from here.
Once installed:
- Extract the ZIP file with the VPN configuration.
- Click Import and select the tunnel configuration file into WireGuard.
- Activate the tunnel by clicking “Activate”
You are now securely connected to the flexidesktop VPN.
Launch Remote Desktop
With the VPN active, you can now connect to your virtual desktop:
- Windows Users: Launch the built-in Remote Desktop software.
- macOS Users: Download the free Remote Desktop client from the Apple Store.
Next, open the extracted Remote Desktop profile file (with the .rdp extension).
When prompted, enter the Remote Desktop password provided in the email along with the ZIP files.
Click Connect, and you’re in! Now you can enjoy the full functionality of your virtual desktop with the added security of an encrypted point-to-point VPN tunnel.
Why Choose flexidesktop?
If you’re here searching for a solution to connect your own remote desktop to a VPN, consider upgrading to flexidesktop. With flexidesktop, you gain:
- A ready-to-use virtual desktop accessible from anywhere.
- Enhanced security and performance through seamless VPN integration.
- Flexibility to use web browsers or Microsoft Remote Desktop, depending on your needs.
Take the hassle out of managing your own infrastructure and focus on what matters most to your business.
By choosing flexidesktop, you’re not just simplifying your workflow; you’re optimizing it for security, flexibility, and efficiency. Start now and experience the difference!
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