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# RDP

In this guide, we demonstrate how to use the NoPorts Tunnel to RDP on a remote machine to localhost:3389 so we can access the RDP service locally.

### Prerequisites

Before continuing, make sure that the following steps have been completed:

* NoPorts has been installed on both machines.
* Your NoPorts Atsigns are activated, and the associated keys are saved locally.

If you haven’t completed these steps, follow the appropriate installation guide on the [Installation Instructions](/installation.md) page, then return here once finished.

### Command Line

The command should look like:

```
npt -f @<client> -t @<device> -d <device name> -r @<relay> -p 3389 -l 33389
```

Example:

```
npt -f @alice_client -t @alice_device -d my_server -r @rv_am -p 3389 -l 33389
```

Now you can connect to localhost:33899 in your favorite RDP client.

### To learn more about NPT

{% content-ref url="/pages/GFSL623eCh6sSMokUywY" %}
[npt Usage](/usage/basic-usage.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Desktop Application

When using the NoPorts desktop application, your connection profile should look something like this:

|                   |                   |
| ----------------- | ----------------- |
| **Profile Name**  | My RDP Connection |
| **Device Atsign** | @alice\_device    |
| **Device Name**   | my\_server        |
| **Relay**         | @rv\_am           |
| **Local Port**    | 33389             |
| **Local Host**    | localhost         |
| **Remote Host**   |                   |
| **Remote Port**   | 3389              |


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