# Configure VPS - Linux
**Step 1**
Log In to your account and select Servers option from menu
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Once you have created a server, the server is assigned with an IP which can be seen in the web console.
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**Step 2**
In your VPS Firewall settings, you need to open **Port 3389**
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Just add 3389 and save
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**Step 3**
Using your local PC, type "Terminal" on your Windows program browser and open it
**Step 4**
In your open terminal type ssh and **your** username (User) and IP address (Host) and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
```
ssh (your username)@(your IP number)
Example (DON'T USE THIS IP ADDRESS!!! USE YOUR OWN!!!)
ssh root@194.164.17.59
```
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Please ensure you follow this format precisely, with a space after "ssh".
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You can find your IP and Password on your Server tab
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**Step 5**
Type yes and click **Enter** on your keyboard
**Step 6**
Enter Your **Password** and click **Enter** on your keyboard
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You can find your IP and Password on your Server tab
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Please be aware that while entering your password, it will not be visible. Ensure you input the correct one.
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Once you log in please ensure that your command line in the terminal begins with your username 
**Step 7**
Now you are ready to enter **first** **command** in the terminal.
```
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
reboot
```
In your terminal type first command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
It should begin installing and unpacking files. A progress bar will inform you about the progress. It may take a few minutes.
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If during configuration you receive this message please select **keep the local version currently installed** and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
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Select **\** and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
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Select **\** and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
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**Step 8**
Now you should have this screen
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When the command includes "reboot," it disconnects you from the virtual machine and switches to your physical computer. The reboot restarts the machine, so after it, you'll need to log in again via ssh to continue.
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Logged to your PC 
Logged to your virtual machine 
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In your open terminal type ssh and **your** username (User) and IP address (Host) and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
```
ssh (your username)@(your IP number)
Example:
ssh root@194.164.17.59
```
Enter Your **Password** and click **Enter** on your keyboard
Now you should have this screen and you are logged in to the virtual machine again
**Step 9**
Now you are ready to enter **second** **command** in the terminal.
```
sudo apt install ubuntu-desktop -y
reboot
```
In your terminal type second command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
It should begin installing and unpacking files. A progress bar will inform you about the progress. It may take a few minutes.
**Step 10**
Now you should have this screen
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Once again you have to log in to your virtual machine and Enter your Password
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In your open terminal type ssh and **your** username (User) and IP address (Host) and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
```
ssh (your username)@(your IP number)
Example:
ssh root@194.164.17.59
```
**Step 11**
Now you are ready to enter **third** **command** in the terminal.
```
sudo apt install xrdp -y
```
In your terminal type third command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
It should begin installing and unpacking files. A progress bar will inform you about the progress. It may take a few minutes.
**Step 12**
Now you are ready to enter **fourth** **command** in the terminal.
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This time, you are already logged into your virtual machine, so there's no need to log in again
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```
sudo adduser xrdp ssl-cert
```
In your terminal type fourth command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
It should begin installing and unpacking files. This one is very quick and you will see Done status once completed.
**Step 13**
Now you are ready to enter **fifth** **command** in the terminal.
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This time, you are already logged into your virtual machine, so there's no need to log in again
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```
adduser ........
Here, you need to create a new user.
The mprolabb example below is just an example.
Do not use it, instead create your own unique username!
Example
adduser mprolabb
```
In your terminal type fifth command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
**Step 14**
Create new Password for this new user
**Step 15**
Retype new Password
**Step 16**
Press ENTER five times and type **Y** to confirm information
**Step 17**
Now you are ready to enter **sixth** **command** in the terminal.
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This time, you are already logged into your virtual machine, so there's no need to log in again
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```
usermod -aG sudo ...........(type here your new username)
Example
usermod -aG sudo mprolabb
```
In your terminal type sixth command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
**Step 18**
Now you are ready to enter **seventh command** in the terminal
```
sudo apt install libfuse2
```
In your terminal type seventh command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
**Step 19**
Now you are ready to enter **eighth** **command** in the terminal.
```
reboot
```
In your terminal type seventh command and click **Enter** on your keyboard.
**Step 20**
Reboot completed. Go to next step.
**Step 21**
Now we will do remote desktop connection
Using your local PC, press the "**windows key + R**" keys found on your keyboard.
Doing so, a small window called "**Run**" will come up.
Within this window in the search bar, type in: "**mstsc**" and press **OK**.
**Step 22**
In the "Computer Name," insert the **IP** of your server
**Step 23**
Select **Show Options**
Fill up remaining field and click **Connect**
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Your VPS provider has provided you with the Connection Credential.
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For logging in, use the newly created user account
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**Step 24**
Enter Password
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If warnings pop up after clicking on connect, press **Yes**.
It is a known false-positive warning when connecting to new virtual private servers.
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**Step 25**
Now you should be connected to your server
**Step 26**
To open menu and Browser please select Activities
**Step 27**
Now Download Launcher:
**✔️** Visit our website [mprolab.io](https://mprolab.io/)
**✔️** [Connect your wallet and web3 login](https://doc.mprolab.io/mprolab/manuals-and-tutorials/manuals/mpro-lab/connect-wallet-+-web3-login)
**✔️** Select the arrow icon next to the wallet and click **Licenses**
**✔️** Click **Download** **launcher** button
**✔️** Process of downloading the Launcher will begin
**Step 28**
Once your Launcher has been downloaded, please **right-click** on the launcher icon.
**Step 29**
Select **Properties**
**Step 30**
Select **Permissions**
**Step 31**
Allow executing file as program
**Step 32**
Close this window
**Step 33**
Launch Launcher
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