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Logging in to a Windows instance
Using a Windows host to log in to a Windows instance
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Using a Windows host to log in to a Windows instance
Applicable scenarios​
This topic describes how to log in to a Windows instance on the cloud when your local host runs the Windows operating system.​
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Local Host OS​
ECS Instance OS​
Local Host Login Tool​
Login Authentication Method​
Windows​
Windows​
MSTSC, a remote desktop login tool​
Password​
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Prerequisites​
  • Make sure that the ECS instance you log in to meets the conditions in the Login restrictions.​
Procedure (password)​
  1. On your local host, choose "Start > Search" and search for Remote Desktop.​
  1. Open Remote Desktop Connection, click the "Show Options" button, and enter the login information of the target Windows ECS instance.​
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    Information​
    Description​
    Computer​
    Enter the EIP address of the Windows instance on the cloud.​
    Username​
    Enter the username of the Windows instance on the cloud.​
    Allow me to save credentials​
    If you do not want to manually enter the username and password for the next login, select "Allow me to save credentials".​
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  1. Click the "Connect" button and enter the password for the Windows ECS instance on the cloud to log in.​
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Last updated: 2026.06.18 16:22:21