Question 1

How to connect to VPS from Windows

Accepted Answer

| You can remotely connect to your VPS from almost any device, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We recommend using Microsoft's RDC(Remote Desktop Connection) which is free and works on all major operating systems: Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android.

All Windows versions have a built-in Remote Desktop Connection app. To open it, click Start, search for Remote Desktop Connection, and then select it

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Under Computer, enter the IP address you received in the email titled "New VPS information".

Click Show Options
Under User name enter the username that was sent you in the same email as above (administrator)

Check the Allow me to save credentials box if you want to save your credentials, so you won’t need to enter the password each time you connect to VPS

Click on Connect
Enter the password included in the email (You can copy it and paste, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V)

In case you skipped step 5, you’ll have another chance to save the credentials for future connections by checking ***Re

Question 2

Creating a Desktop Shortcut for your VPS’s RDC (Remote Desktop Connection)

Accepted Answer

When using Remote Desktop Connection to connect to your VPS, one option you have is to create a Desktop Shortcut that will have all your login information saved.

| You can easily connect to your VPS just by double-clicking the shortcut—it's really convenient!

The first step is to navigate to the built-in app for remote connections. To launch it, click on Start, search for Remote Desktop Connection, and click on it when it pops up

Under Computer enter the IP Address of your VPS

Click Show Options
Under User name enter the username you use to connect to your VPS

Make sure that Allow me to save credentials box is checked, so that the login information is saved with the Shortcut we are creating – this way you don’t have to keep entering the password every time you wish to connect to your server or VPS
To create the Shortcut click Save As so we can choose the location where we want it saved, and the name of the Shortcut.

For the location, choose Desktop on the left-hand panel. You can choose either "TradingVPS" or

Question 3

How to Install TradingView on VPS

Accepted Answer

| TradingView is a popular online platform that provides advanced charting tools, real-time market data, and social networking features for traders and investors. It allows users to analyze financial markets—such as stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and indices—using a wide range of customizable charts, technical indicators, and drawing tools. In addition to charting and analysis, TradingView has a vibrant community where traders share ideas, insights, and trading strategies.

| To install TradingView app on Windows Server 2022, log onto your VPS and follow these step-by-step instructions:

Download TradingView desktop application:

Go to the TradingView website at https://www.tradingview.com/desktop/ and download the TradingView installation file.
Download Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx:

Download the Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx file from https://aka.ms/Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx.
Locate the Downloaded Files:

By default, the downloaded files should be located in your Downloads folder at C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads.

Open PowerShell in Administrator Mode:

Right-click on the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin) to open PowerShell in administrator mode.

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Question 4

How to connect to VPS via Android

Accepted Answer

| You can remotely connect to your VPS from any device, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We recommend using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app, a reliable and free option available on all major operating systems: Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android.

Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the Google Play Store
Launch the app, then tap the "+" in the top-right corner and select Desktop

Under PC name, enter the IP Address that was sent to you via email shortly after you signed up with tradingvps.io
Tap on the field under User name and select Add user account

Fill out the User name and Password sent to you and click Save

Back on the Add desktop screen tap Save in the top-right corner.
Your VPS or Server remote desktop profile is now ready – tap on it to connect

Question 5

How to Change the Default Administrator Username in VPS

Accepted Answer

| For enhanced security, it is recommended to change the default administrator username on your VPS. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to modify your username.

Launch PowerShell with administrative privileges. In the Windows Search bar, type PowerShell, right-click the application, and then click Run as administrator.

With PowerShell open, execute the following command to change the username:

Rename-LocalUser -Name "CurrentUsername" -NewName "NewUsername"

Example: Let’s say your Current Username is Administrator and you wish the new one to be arif the code you would run is:

Rename-LocalUser -Name "Administrator" -NewName "arif"

Upon successful execution, PowerShell will return to the command prompt without displaying an error message. Restart your VPS/dedicated server for the changes to take effect. You will then use the new username to reconnect.

||| Important: It is ${color}#dd1313to ${color}#e21818 your new ${color}[#f31212](administrator username.) While we can reset the password for your Windows VPS, recovering a forgotten username requires either a complete operating system reinstallation.

Question 6

How to clear NinjaTrader 8 cache

Accepted Answer

| Clearing the cache in NinjaTrader 8 helps resolve performance issues and improve application stability by removing accumulated temporary files.

Step 1: Make sure NinjaTrader is not running

Before you can clear the cache, it is important to close the NinjaTrader application:

Make sure that any open workspaces or charts are saved by clicking File > Save or Save As.
Exit the platform by clicking on File > Exit or the “X” button in the top right corner.

Step 2: Locate the NinjaTrader cache folder

The next step is to find the cache folder on your device. The default location of the cache folder is in the Documents folder under NinjaTrader 8 > db:

Open the Windows File Explorer by pressing the Windows Key + E.
Navigate to the Documents/NinjaTrader 8/db folder to access the cache.

Step 3: Delete cache files

Once you’ve located the cache folder, follow these steps to delete the cache files:

Highlight and delete the ‘cache,’ ‘day,’ ‘minute,’ and ‘tick’ folders.
Important: Do not delete or move any other folders in this location.

Step 4: Empty the Recycle Bin

To permanently remove the cache files and free up disk space, purge your computer’s Recycle Bin of those files.

Step 5: Restart NinjaTrader

With the cache files deleted, you can now restart NinjaTrader:

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