Google Cloud : Connect using RDP to Windows Instance on GCP

To connect to a windows instance in Google Cloud:

Step 1) Go to your project:

Step 2) Click on RDP Button drop down to set new RDP password:

Step 3) Click create or reset windows password:

Step 4) Please enter your chosen user name. (Note: usernames admin or administrator may Not be allowed by GCP )

Step 5) Click Set to get password( this is the password required to put in RDP connection)

 

Step 6) Click RDP to download RDP file and enter username and password as per Step 4 and Step 5 to connect to your machine:

 

Step 7) Connect to your instance and you shall be able to have complete control of your machine with admin rights.

Google Cloud : Connect using RDP to Windows Instance on GCP