MobaXterm is a universal remote access tool for Windows. It allows you to connect to VPS servers using SSH for Linux systems (Linux VPS, Container and Storage VPS) and RDP for Windows.

Some advanced capabilities require a paid license. That said, nearly all the tools and features needed for these sessions are included in the free edition.

Open the official MobaXterm website.

Click "GET MOBAXTERM NOW!"

Click Download under Home Edition (Free).

Download the Installer version for easier setup:

You are now ready to connect to your VPS.

Open MobaXTerm and click "Session":

Choose the SSH protocol and enter:

You can find all these details in client area: Services ---> VPS ----> Manage ----> Login Details.

Click OK to initiate the connection.

First time, you will see a window asking if you trust this remote server. Click "Accept" to continue. You can also check "Do not show this message again":

Next, you will be asked to confirm whether you want to save the password for future sessions. If you click "Yes", the password will be saved and next time you can connect to the server by simply double-clicking on the connection in the menu, without entering the password.

You will also be prompted to create Master Password. It will be used to manage all stored passwords and credentials.

This is optional. So if you want to use Master Password, enter password, retype and click Ok. Otherwise, just click "Cancel".

We describe the master password in step 3.

To connect via RDP, open MobaXTerm and click "Session":

Choose the RDP protocol and enter:

You can find all these details in client area: Services ---> VPS ----> Manage ----> Login Details

If you want, you can also adjust the resolution in the "Advanced Rdp settings" tab.

Once you're ready, click OK.

Next, enter the password:

Just like with SSH, you will be asked if you want to save the password for future sessions. Selecting “Yes” stores the password so you can connect later by double-clicking the connection in the menu, without re-entering it.

The Master Password is used to control access to all stored passwords and credentials associated with your connections across every supported protocol.

The first time you try to connect to your server, you will see this window, where you can create your master password:

Later, you can use the master password to manage all your stored credentials for each connection.

To manage stored passwords, when you initiate the connection, click the button next to the username field:

This window allows you to manage how MobaXterm stores login credentials. You can choose whether passwords are always saved, never saved, or confirmed each time, and optionally store SSH key passphrases. The Passwords and Credentials section displays saved logins, while the storage location can be set to either the Windows user registry (recommended) or the MobaXterm configuration file.

The full master password feature is only available in the paid MobaxTerm plan. The free version allows you to save passwords and connect with a double-click, as well as create a master password to protect your password vault. However, the free version limits other features, such as displaying saved passwords or managing master password settings.

After you connect to your server for the first time, the session will appear in the main MobaXterm dashboard, under the "User sessions" section:

If you saved the password when you first connected, you can simply double-click on the selected session and you will be automatically connected to the server. Otherwise, you will have to enter password again.