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title: Windows Install (deprecated)
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weight: 5
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description: "Legacy guide for installing RustDesk Server Pro on Windows. Includes prerequisites, license setup, and download steps, but Linux or Docker is recommended instead."
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keywords: ["rustdesk server pro windows", "rustdesk pro windows install", "rustdesk self-host pro windows", "rustdesk windows install deprecated", "rustdesk pro license windows"]
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---
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This is the legacy Windows installation path for RustDesk Server Pro. Use Linux or Docker instead when possible.
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{{% notice note %}}
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Windows security policy is tricky, if this tutorial does not work for you, or you encounter unstable connection, please migrate to a Linux server.
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{{% /notice %}}
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{{% notice note %}}
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The GUI version, `RustDeskServer.setup.exe` has not been maintained any more, not recommended.
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{{% /notice %}}
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## Should you use the Windows install path?
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Use this guide only when your RustDesk Server Pro host must stay on Windows. For new self-hosted deployments, Linux or Docker is the better default because it is easier to automate, update, and operate reliably.
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## Windows install quick answers
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- Treat this as a legacy path, not the preferred deployment method.
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- Install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable before starting.
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- The old GUI installer is no longer maintained.
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- If you need a long-term stable deployment, move to Linux or Docker.
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- If you stay on Windows, plan how you will run the services and proxy the web console.
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## Install
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The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is required to run rustdesk on Windows. You can download it [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist)
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1. Get your license from [https://rustdesk.com/pricing.html](https://rustdesk.com/pricing.html), check [license](https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/self-host/rustdesk-server-pro/license/) page for more details.
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2. Download the the Windows installer from [GitHub](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk-server-pro/releases/latest).
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3. Unzip the Windows installer.
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4. Run the Installer and follow the steps on screen. Or manually install with [PM2 or NSSM](https://rustdesk.com/docs/en/self-host/rustdesk-server-oss/windows/).
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5. Once its completed open RustDesk Server.
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6. Follow the prompts as they guide you through the install.
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7. Click `Services` and then `Start`.
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8. Once the install is complete go to `http://youripaddress:21114`.
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9. Log in with the username `admin` and password `test1234`.
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10. Enter your license code purchased in step 1.
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## Use IIS as Proxy
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Please ensure `Dynamic Content Compression` is installed (this is an IIS Feature which can be installed with Server Roles).
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1. Open IIS (Or install it).
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2. Create a new website for RustDesk with the bindings (Ideally 443) and relevant certificate. Basic settings should point this to a blank folder. (If you use the default site, make sure there are no other files in the folder).
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3. On IIS, install [Application Request Routing](https://www.iis.net/downloads/microsoft/application-request-routing) and [URL Rewrite](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/iis/extensions/url-rewrite-module/using-the-url-rewrite-module).
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## Application Request Routing
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1. Under the IIS Server Host open Application Request Routing.
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2. Go to Server Proxy Settings.
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3. Enable proxy and all settings will appear, you can leave them as the defaults.
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4. Save the settings and we can go to the next step: URL Rewrite.
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## URL Rewrite
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1. Open the site on IIS on the left pane and double-click on URL Rewrite.
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2. Click `Add rules`.
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3. Set up a new reverse proxy rule.
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4. Setup the local address (the 21114 address) \
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Inbound Rule – the RustDesk internal 21114 address \
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Outbound Rules – `From` is the RustDesk internal 21114 address and `To` is the external address. \
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Note: No http / https before the addresses – they are automatically handled. Also, ensure all the addresses are accessible both internally and externally.
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## Compression
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1. Disable `Dynamic Content Compression`.
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## Troubleshooting
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If you have an error 500.52 add the mentioned variables: [IIS acting as reverse proxy: Where the problems start](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/iis-support-blog/iis-acting-as-reverse-proxy-where-the-problems-start/ba-p/846259).
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You maybe need to change your SSL Settings to "Require SSL → Ignore".
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