RDP Freezing on Your Forex VPS? Causes and 7 Fixes That Actually Work

Remote Desktop Protocol is the main way traders access their forex VPS. But nothing is more frustrating than a frozen RDP session while your MetaTrader is still running. Here is how to fix it and avoid future connection issues without losing trades.

Restart TermService Without Rebooting

Often the RDP session freezes, but MetaTrader and other processes stay live. You can restart the RDP service alone:

• Open PowerShell or Command Prompt as admin
• Run net stop termservice && net start termservice

This resets RDP without touching your trading session. Always test this on a non critical VPS first.

Check and Update Firewall Rules

If your RDP port is blocked or misconfigured, you will get timeout errors or blank screens.

• Ensure port 3389 is open to your IP
• Whitelist your device in the Windows Defender Firewall
• Disable brute force protection tools temporarily to isolate the issue

Fix Credential Security Support Provider Issues

CredSSP authentication errors cause failed logins or freezing at the welcome screen. Fix this by:

• Updating both your VPS and local device
• Modifying registry settings to allow fallback auth
• Using Remote Desktop Connection Manager to bypass default behavior

Reinstall or Roll Back Video Drivers

Corrupt or incompatible display drivers can cause the RDP black screen issue.

• Open Device Manager on the VPS
• Roll back or uninstall video driver
• Reboot the VPS (if safe to do)

Use basic display adapter if needed. Avoid updating drivers that are not trading related.

Remove Session Limits and Idle Timeouts

Session limits can force logoffs or disconnects mid session.

• Go to Local Group Policy Editor
• Navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Terminal Services
• Set session time limits to Never

This ensures your trading stays online even during long idle periods.

Schedule Safe Reboots During Low Volatility Hours

If you must reboot the VPS, do it on your terms:

• Use Task Scheduler to reboot at 2 AM broker time
• Alert your copy trading software or EA to pause during reboot
• Log out cleanly to avoid file corruption

You can also create snapshots before major updates.

Use a Watchdog PowerShell Script to Restart RDP Only

Build a PowerShell watchdog that pings your RDP session every 10 seconds. If it detects failure:

• It restarts TermService
• Sends a webhook or email alert
• Leaves MetaTrader running untouched

This is how professional traders avoid unnecessary reboots.

FAQ

Why is MetaTrader still running but RDP shows a black screen?

RDP can freeze due to video driver or session policy issues, but the underlying VPS and MT5 keep running.

Can I restart my forex VPS without losing trades?

Yes. If you only restart the RDP service or use a scheduled reboot with EAs paused, you will not lose open positions.

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