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# What is an administrator password and why do I need it?

When creating a Windows VM, as a security measure, you will have to specify a password that can grant you access to the cloud instance once this is created and running.

This password can be used for remote access using e.g. the Windows built-in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Connection.

The details you will need for this type of remote connection are:

* Username - usually administrator or admin;
* Password - the password set when configuring the VM;
* IP address - visible on the VM page as Public IP.