2. Locate Microsoft Remote Desktop in Finder to run it.

Go To File > New Finder Window > Favorites > Applications > Microsoft Remote Desktop

3. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop application and click Add PC.

4. COPY & PASTE Computer/PC Name (IP) exactly as given in the e-mail (without spacing)

5. Click on the "User account" drop down menu and select "Add User Account..."

6. Enter username as Administrator
7. COPY & Paste password exactly as given in the email (without spacing)
8. Then click "Add" (diagram below)

9. Then click the other "Add" (see diagram below)

10. Double-click on the new connection entry to connect to your VPS.

11. You'll get a certificate warning. Click ‘Show Certificate’

12. Select the checkbox for 'Always trust…' to not get warned about the self-signed certificate in the future.

13. Enter your local computer account password to complete adding the self-signed certificate to your local keychain.