Quick answer: Windows Server is available on Cloud2Y as an operating-system option on selected plans — choose it at order time, or request an install/reinstall via support ticket. Licensing is confirmed with our team, and you connect using Remote Desktop (RDP) instead of SSH.
Overview
Windows Server suits workloads that require the Microsoft stack: .NET Framework apps, MS SQL Server, Active Directory or Windows-only software. Unlike Linux, Windows Server requires a paid license, so availability and licensing terms are confirmed per order. Everything else works the same way: full administrator access on an unmanaged server.
Before you start
- Confirm Windows Server availability for your chosen plan — ask via ticket if it is not shown in the order form.
- Plan enough resources: Windows needs noticeably more RAM and disk than Linux (4 GB RAM and 40+ GB disk as a practical minimum).
- An RDP client: built into Windows; Microsoft Remote Desktop on macOS; Remmina on Linux.
Step-by-step guide
- Select Windows Server in the OS option when ordering, or open a ticket to confirm licensing and availability.
- Wait for deployment, then open your service page in the Client Area for the IP and the Administrator password.
- Connect via RDP (connection guide): enter the server IP, user
Administratorand the password from the service page. - Change the Administrator password at first login and install pending Windows Updates.
- Review Windows Defender Firewall rules — allow only the services you actually run.
Common issues
- RDP not connecting? Verify the IP and that your local network allows outbound TCP port 3389; check the server is running from the Client Area.
- Windows option not visible: it is offered on selected plans only — ask support before ordering.
- Performance feels tight: upgrade RAM/disk — Windows baseline usage is higher than Linux.
When to contact support
Contact us to confirm Windows licensing, request an install or reinstall, or if the Administrator password from the service page does not work — open a ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own Windows Server license?
Licensing is confirmed per order with our team. Open a support ticket before ordering and we will explain the licensing options available for your chosen plan.
How do I connect to a Windows Server VPS?
Use Remote Desktop (RDP): connect to the server IP as user Administrator with the password shown on your service page in the Client Area, then change it at first login.
How much RAM does Windows Server need on a VPS?
Plan at least 4 GB of RAM and 40 GB of disk as a practical minimum. Windows uses noticeably more baseline resources than a comparable Linux server.
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