Easily set up a free Windows Server VPS using GitHub and Ngrok, and access it from anywhere in the world via Windows Remote Desktop (RDP). Follow the step-by-step instructions to create a powerful remote server without any cost.
This repository provides a step-by-step guide to create a free Windows Server VPS using GitHub Actions and Ngrok. You will be able to access your server from anywhere using Windows Remote Desktop (RDP).
- Free Windows Server VPS: Set up a free Windows Server instance.
- Global Access: Use Ngrok to access your server from anywhere in the world.
- Easy RDP Access: Connect to your server via Windows Remote Desktop.
- A GitHub account
- Ngrok account (Free tier works)
- Basic knowledge of GitHub and RDP
Fork this repository to your own GitHub account.
- Sign up for an Ngrok account at Ngrok.
- After signing in, go to the Auth section to get your authentication token.
- Go to your forked repository on GitHub.
- Navigate to
Settings
>Secrets and variables
>Actions
. - Click on
New repository secret
. - Add a new secret with the name
NGROK_AUTH_TOKEN
and paste your Ngrok authentication token as the value.
- Go to the
Actions
tab in your forked repository. - Click on the
Windows Server Setup
workflow. - Enable the workflow by clicking on
Run workflow
.
- Trigger the workflow manually by going to the
Actions
tab and selectingRun workflow
underWindows Server Setup
.
- Once the workflow is complete, go to the
Actions
tab. - Select the latest workflow run and click on it.
- In the workflow details, you will find the RDP credentials and the Ngrok URL to connect to your Windows Server.
- Open the Remote Desktop Connection application on your computer.
- Enter the Ngrok URL provided in the workflow details.
- Use the RDP credentials to log in.
- Ensure your Ngrok token is correct.
- Make sure the GitHub Actions workflow has completed successfully.
- Check Ngrok status on the dashboard if you have connection issues.
Feel free to submit issues or pull requests if you have suggestions for improvements or find any bugs.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
By following these steps, you can have a free, globally accessible Windows Server VPS up and running in no time. Enjoy your new server!