You can add an extra layer of login security to your ForexVPS Remote Desktop sessions using Duo, Cisco’s third-party two-factor authentication service. This guide covers registering with Duo and beginning the RDP application setup inside your Duo dashboard.
Before you start: ForexVPS is not affiliated with Duo. This guide is purely informative — Duo is entirely optional and is not required to use any ForexVPS service.
Note on this guide:
The source walkthrough lists 24 steps, but only the first 8 (6 with screenshots) were available to extract. This article covers registering with Duo and starting the RDP application setup. If you have access to the remaining steps, share them and this guide can be completed with the full installer and enrollment process.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Two-factor authentication strengthens access security by requiring two methods, or factors, to verify your identity — typically something you know, like a password, plus something you have, like a smartphone app that approves authentication requests. 2FA protects against phishing, social engineering, and brute-force password attacks. Duo integrates with Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems to add two-factor authentication to Remote Desktop and local logons.
What you’ll need
- An active ForexVPS with Remote Desktop access
- A Duo account (free to register)
- A smartphone with the Duo Mobile app (recommended, to avoid lockouts)
Part 1: Register with Duo
Step 1: Sign up on the Duo website
Start by accessing Duo’s website and signing up for an account. Follow the registration instructions and set up your 2FA mobile device — this is recommended to ensure you’re never locked out of your ForexVPS.
Step 2: Open your Duo dashboard inside your ForexVPS
After registering, access your ForexVPS and open your Duo dashboard using the browser inside your ForexVPS.
Part 2: Add the RDP application in Duo
Step 3: Open the Applications menu
Navigate to the Applications menu in the sidebar and click Applications.
Step 4: Click Add application
Click + Add application to start configuring a new protected application.
Step 5: Search for RDP and add it
Search for RDP in the search field and click + Add next to the matching result.
Step 6: Select Microsoft RDP
Click Microsoft RDP from the results to configure it as your protected application.
Step 7: Get the Duo installer
Click Duo Authentication for Windows Logon documentation to get the Duo installer for your ForexVPS.
From here, follow Duo’s Windows Logon documentation to download and run the installer on your ForexVPS, then enroll your device to complete 2FA setup for Remote Desktop logins.
Frequently asked questions about setting up Duo two-factor authentication
Still have questions about adding Duo 2FA to your Remote Desktop login? Find quick answers below.
Is Duo required to use ForexVPS?
No. Duo is an optional third-party security layer. ForexVPS is not affiliated with Duo, and it is not necessary to use any ForexVPS service.
What happens if I lose access to my 2FA device?
Setting up a mobile device during Duo registration is recommended specifically to avoid lockouts. Duo also offers backup authentication methods configurable in your Duo account settings.
Does Duo protect local logons as well as Remote Desktop?
Yes. Duo integrates with Microsoft Windows client and server operating systems to add two-factor authentication to both Remote Desktop and local logons.
Which Duo application type should I add for ForexVPS access?
Search for RDP in the Duo Applications page and select Microsoft RDP — this is the correct application type for securing Remote Desktop logins.
