Restricting RDP access by IP address

RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) — a network protocol that allows you to connect to a remote computer or server and work on it as if you were sitting right in front of its screen. With RDP, you can run applications, manage files, and configure the system remotely. The protocol supports traffic encryption, audio transmission, and the use of the clipboard between your local and remote computers.

To set it up, open Control Panel → System and Security.

Next, go to Windows Defender Firewall.

Then open Advanced Settings.

In the window that appears, select Inbound Rules.

Find the active rule “Remote Desktop — User Mode (TCP-In)”.

In the Properties of this rule, there is a tab called Scope, where you can specify the IP addresses or ranges allowed to connect via RDP. To restrict external access, add all IP addresses, ranges, and subnets that should be permitted to the Remote IP Address list.

After adding all necessary IP addresses, click OK to save the changes.

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