Qwiklabs Instructions Remote Windows

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Connecting to Windows VM Using Microsoft RDP on

Windows

Option 1: Download RDP File

Super conveniently, Google Cloud Console provides a file with the correct settings to connect to

your Windows instance from a Windows client.

In Google Cloud Console, under VM Instances, select the option to download the RDP file for

windows-instance

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:

Locate the file that was downloaded on your computer. If using Google Chrome, you can just

double-click the file at the bottom left of the Chrome window. Otherwise, the file will be available

in your Downloads folder, or the location you selected when downloading the file. Once located,

double-click the file to open Remote Desktop Connection, then click “Connect” to start the

connection to your Windows instance.

When prompted, enter the password you copied earlier. If you no longer have the password

copied to your clipboard, go to the VM Instances page in Google Cloud Console, and select the

option for “Set Windows Password.” Then, paste that password into the Remote Desktop

Connection prompt. You might receive a notice that the identity of the remote computer can’t be

verified. In this case, click “Yes” to continue connecting.

Option 2: Create a remote desktop connection manually

Locate the “Remote Desktop Connection” application on your Windows computer. In Windows

10, it will be available in the Start Menu under “Windows Accessories.” You can also just open

the Start Menu and start typing “Remote Desktop,” then select “Remote Desktop Connection.”

After opening the Remote Desktop Application, switch back to the Google Cloud Console

window. Type in the external IP that correlates to your Windows instance into the Remote

Desktop Connection app, under the “Computer” field. Head’s up: Your IP will be different than

the example shown below.

Once you’ve entered the full IP address, click the “Connect” button. It will then prompt you for

the username and password for windows-instance

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. To retrieve the username and password,

switch back to the Google Cloud Console, and select “Set Windows Password.”

Copy the username provided to the Remote Desktop Connection, then switch back to Google

Cloud Console, and click on “Set.” A new popup will appear with your Windows password. You

can then copy this Windows password into the Remote Desktop Connection app field for

password, then hit “OK” to continue.

You might receive a notice that the identity of the remote computer cannot be verified. In this

case, click “Yes” to continue connecting. And voila! You’re good to go.