Access a full Windows desktop from anywhere via RDP. Windows Server 2022 in Zurich — connect from Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android. Sub-20ms to all DACH cities. Windows licence included. From $8/mo.
Why Swiss Remote Desktop VPS
A Swiss remote desktop VPS runs 24/7 in Zurich. Your Windows applications, files, and sessions are always available — from any device, anywhere in the world, with DACH-region latency that makes RDP feel local.
RDP responsiveness is directly determined by round-trip latency. Zurich delivers 1ms to Swiss cities, 8ms to Vienna, and 9ms to Frankfurt and Munich. For DACH-region teams, a Zurich RDP VPS feels local — keystrokes and screen updates are imperceptible.
Windows has built-in RDP (Remote Desktop Connection / mstsc). macOS, iOS, and Android use the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app. Linux uses Remmina or FreeRDP. No special hardware, no VPN client required — just an internet connection and your credentials.
Your Swiss Windows VPS runs continuously. Start a long computation or data download, disconnect from RDP, and it continues running. Your session resumes exactly where you left it. Local laptop battery life and sleep mode no longer interrupt your workflows.
Windows Server supports multiple simultaneous RDP sessions. Different team members connect with their own credentials and see their own isolated desktop sessions — sharing the same powerful Swiss VPS hardware without interfering with each other.
Your remote desktop sessions and data reside on a Swiss VPS under nFADP protection. Swiss jurisdiction keeps your remote work data outside EU data sharing frameworks and US CLOUD Act reach — relevant for legal, financial, and sensitive business workloads.
Remote desktop responsiveness depends on how quickly Windows can load applications and files. NVMe SSD means Windows boots fast, Office opens instantly, and large file operations that would stall an HDD-based server complete in seconds.
Use Cases
From DACH remote teams to Forex traders and creative professionals — a Swiss Windows VPS accessible from anywhere covers a wide range of real-world use cases.
Centralise your team's Windows desktop in Zurich. Team members in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria connect via RDP from their own devices and access the same shared Windows environment, applications, and network drives — sub-10ms for all three countries.
Run MT4/MT5 Expert Advisors 24/7 on a Swiss Windows VPS. Connect via RDP to manage your trading bots. Zurich's 9ms to Frankfurt FX infrastructure keeps your orders executing competitively while the VPS runs regardless of your local device status.
Run Windows-only applications (accounting software, ERP systems, CAD tools, specialised industry applications) from a Mac, Linux, or Chromebook via RDP. Your Swiss Windows VPS runs the software 24/7; you access it from any device you prefer.
Browser automation (Selenium, Playwright on Windows), RPA workflows (UiPath, Power Automate), scheduled tasks, and any Windows-based automation that needs to run 24/7 without depending on your local computer staying on.
Deliver standardised Windows desktop environments to students or trainees. Each connects via RDP and sees an identical, controlled Windows environment. Reset or snapshot the desktop between training sessions via the VPS control panel.
Looking for a dedicated RDP VPS solution with Windows Server 2025 and RemoteApp configuration? See our dedicated RDP VPS Switzerland page for the complete technical setup guide.
Pricing
All plans: Windows Server licence included, full RDP admin access, NVMe SSD, 1 Gbps, Swiss IP. Deploy in Zurich in under 5 minutes.
Windows Server 2012–2025 • Licence included • Free OS reinstall • VNC console • 50+ crypto. See dedicated RDP VPS page.
FAQ
A VPS for remote desktop is a virtual private server running Windows Server in Zurich, accessed via the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). You connect using any RDP client — the built-in Remote Desktop Connection on Windows (mstsc.exe), Microsoft Remote Desktop on macOS, or the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app on iOS or Android. Once connected, you see and control a full Windows desktop running on your Swiss VPS. Your applications run 24/7 on the server, even when your local device is off or sleeping.
Windows Server allows 2 simultaneous administrator RDP sessions by default at no extra licence cost. For more concurrent users, Remote Desktop Services (RDS) with User CAL licences are required — purchased separately from Microsoft. The Zurich plan (4 GB RAM, 4 vCPU) supports 5–10 simultaneous users on standard office applications. The Gotthard plan (8 GB, 6 vCPU) scales to 15–25 users. See our dedicated RDP VPS Switzerland page for multi-user setup details.
RDP responsiveness is directly determined by round-trip latency. Zurich delivers 1ms to Swiss cities, 8ms to Vienna, and 9ms to Frankfurt and Munich — the best possible latency for DACH-region remote desktop. Swiss privacy law (nFADP) also ensures your remote sessions and data are protected under Swiss legal standards, relevant for legal, financial, and compliance-sensitive workflows. The Windows Server licence is included at the same price as less-private EU locations.
Windows: use the built-in Remote Desktop Connection (Start menu → search "Remote Desktop"). macOS: install the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the Mac App Store. iOS/Android: install the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app from App Store or Google Play. Linux: use Remmina (included in most distros) or FreeRDP. Enter your Swiss VPS IP address, username (Administrator), and the password from your welcome email. Connect on port 3389.
Yes. Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 licences are included in the VPS price — no extra charge. You receive a fully activated Windows Server installation. RDS User CALs for more than 2 simultaneous users must be purchased separately from Microsoft. The 2 default administrator sessions are sufficient for solo users and small 2-person teams.
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Remote Desktop from Anywhere
Full RDP • Windows Server 2022 • Licence included • Sub-10ms DACH • Any device — from $8/mo. Live in under 5 minutes.