How to get a VPS Desktop in under 5 minutes

GUIDE RECOMMENDED TO : beginners

A virtual private server or VPS can be used, besides hosting websites and applications, as a always on desktop computer, that ca be accessed from anywhere in the world .

Why would you get a Virtual Private Server ?

1. Always Online – 24/7
2. No electricity costs, no internet costs
3. No hardware to maintain, to fix or to replace
4. Cheap solutions for powerful machines ( ex.: 12 GB RAM / 4 core starting at $8.99 per month )
5. Fast Install / Reinstall the operating system from a Web GUI, with a click of a button – no input needed
6. Backups

For all of you guys that are 100% non-tech, this is a very easy guide on how to get your own Virtual Desktop without the need of ever installing the operating system or needing any server administrator skills .

How do you get a VPS with 12 GB RAM, 4 CPU cores with just $14.99 per month ?

1. Go to the Contabo VPS page and pick a configuration that is right for your needsRecommended Gunbot configuration : VPS M SSD or above .

Example of a VPS configuration and monthly cost

2. Select the Operating System, for example Windows 2016 – it’s the same as Windows 10

3. Quick checkout . Payment options : PayPal and Credit Card .

4. Receive Account Activation and Login Information via e-mail – setup takes up to a few hours !

First Email after Payment :

Account Details Email :

5. Open Remote Desktop Connection if in Windows, if you are on MAC you can download it, if you are a Linux user you can manage .

6. Connect to your Desktop using your IP, administrator user and password .

Mac OS users can use the following tutorial on how to use Microsoft Remore Desktop to connect to their VPS.

At this point you have a virtual private server, with the operating system already installed and ready to  be used .

If you are a Gunbot user, just download your latest version of Gunbot in your new Virtual Private Server’s Desktop, unzip, configure and start in a matter of minutes !

Happy trading !

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