Plenty of teams across Southeast Asia still depend on software that only runs on Windows: desktop accounting packages, point-of-sale back offices, trading terminals, and internal tools built years ago. A Windows VPS in Singapore puts that software on an always-on machine in a central Asian location, so staff in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam or Thailand can reach it over Remote Desktop instead of relying on one office PC. This guide is organised around those use cases, with sizing for each, then the practical steps to deploy and share the server safely.
Why choose a Windows VPS in Singapore
Singapore is a common hub for regional teams because it sits between the main Southeast Asian markets. If your people are spread across several countries in the region, it is usually a sensible meeting point. A few cases point elsewhere:
- If nearly everyone is in one country, an in-country host may feel more responsive. Cloudj has no servers in Vietnam, so for Vietnamese teams Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo are the nearest options; the Vietnam vs Singapore comparison covers the trade-off, and measuring latency from your own ISPs settles it. Check the OS list in the console for each location, because it can differ.
- If your users are in North Asia, compare Singapore with Hong Kong and Tokyo in the three-city comparison.
- For the full regional picture, start with the Asia VPS guide.
Cloudj Singapore cloud servers run Linux images and Windows. Confirm Windows is listed for Singapore in the console before you plan the project around it.
Use cases and how to size each one
Cloudj Singapore servers start at 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM and 20 GB disk and scale to custom sizes up to 104 vCPU and 512 GB RAM. You can pick from 30 ready-made plans or build your own mix of vCPU, RAM and disk. Windows needs considerably more than the smallest sizes, so here is how to think about it by job.
Desktop accounting and ERP clients
Many accounting packages keep their company file or a local database on the same machine as the client. Two or three bookkeepers connecting in turn is a light load; the database and Windows itself drive the memory.
- Start at 2 vCPU and 4 to 8 GB RAM.
- Put the company data on the server's disk and back it up off the server on a schedule. Take a custom image after setup so you can rebuild quickly.
- Read the vendor's licence terms. Some desktop accounting software is licensed per machine or per user and has its own rules for use over Remote Desktop.
A shared remote desktop for a small team
Here several people work in their own sessions on one server. Memory scales with people, because each session runs its own browser, office apps and email client.
- Budget roughly 2 to 4 GB of RAM per active user on top of a base for Windows, and 1 to 2 vCPU per few users.
- Windows Server allows two simultaneous administrative RDP sessions by default. More concurrent users require Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services licensing (client access licences) on top of the OS licence. Plan that cost before you promise the team a shared desktop.
- If only two people need access, a single server with two admin sessions is the simplest setup.
Trading terminals and bots
Desktop trading platforms that must stay open around the clock fit a small Windows server: 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM is a reasonable start for one or two terminals. If your bots run on Linux instead, see running a crypto trading bot in Singapore. A VPS keeps your tools online; it does not make trading more profitable.
Windows-only game or app servers
Some dedicated game servers and legacy apps ship only for Windows. Size them from the publisher's requirements, choose dedicated CPU for a steady tick rate, and read the Singapore game server guide for network and port considerations.
Quick reference
| Use case | Starting vCPU | Starting RAM | CPU type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting or ERP client, 1 to 3 users | 2 | 4 to 8 GB | General purpose |
| Shared desktop, 2 users | 2 to 4 | 8 GB | General purpose |
| Shared desktop, 5 users | 4 to 8 | 16 to 24 GB | General purpose or dedicated |
| Trading terminal | 2 | 4 GB | Shared or general purpose |
| Game or app server | From vendor specs | From vendor specs | Dedicated |
Leave plenty of disk for Windows updates and the page file. You can resize CPU and RAM and grow the disk later from the console, so start at the lower end and move up when the metrics show sustained pressure.
The licence fee and billing, before you click deploy
Windows servers include a monthly licence fee on top of the server price. The console shows it, together with the server cost, before you deploy. See live server prices on the pricing page.
You can pay hourly from your account balance or prepay 1, 3, 6 or 12 months with optional auto-renew. Monthly plans in Singapore include 1 TB of traffic per month; on hourly billing, traffic is charged per GB. Remote Desktop itself uses little traffic, but large file transfers and cloud backups add up, so keep an eye on the network graph. Remember that an hourly server is charged while it exists, even when shut down, because the disk and IP stay reserved.
Deploying and sharing the server
- Sign in to the Cloudj console, choose Singapore, and pick Windows from the OS list.
- Choose a size from the table above and note the price and licence fee shown.
- Deploy, then open the server page for its IP address and generated password. Windows servers use password login.
- Connect with a Remote Desktop client; the RDP connection guide walks through the common clients.
- Change the password, create a named account for each person, and give administrator rights only to those who need them.
- Restrict RDP to known IPs in Windows Defender Firewall, or put the server behind a VPN. The UK Windows VPS guide has the exact firewall and lockout commands.
- Install your software, configure backups, and save a custom image.
Avoid sharing one login among several people. Separate accounts give each person their own session and make it clear who did what.
FAQ
Can several people use one Windows VPS at the same time?
Two administrators can by default. For more concurrent users you need Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services client access licences, separate from the Windows licence fee.
How much RAM do I need for a team desktop?
Plan a base for Windows plus about 2 to 4 GB per active user. A five-person team usually needs 16 GB or more.
Is the Windows licence fee included in the plan price?
It is a separate monthly fee, shown in the console before you deploy so you see the full cost up front.
Can I use SSH keys on a Windows server?
Cloudj Windows servers use password login. Protect them with strong passwords, per-user accounts and IP-restricted RDP.
Get your Singapore Windows server running
Pick the use case closest to yours, start with the suggested size, and check the full price with licence fee in the Cloudj console before you deploy. You can resize as your team grows.