Windows Install

Windows security policy is tricky, if this tutorial does not work for you, or you encounter unstable connection, please migrate to a Linux server.

The GUI version, RustDeskServer.setup.exe has not been maintained any more, not recommended.

Install

  1. Get your license from https://rustdesk.com/pricing.html, check license page for more details.
  2. Download the the Windows installer from GitHub.
  3. Unzip the Windows installer.
  4. Run the Installer and follow the steps on screen. Or manually install with PM2 or NSSM.
  5. Once its completed open RustDesk Server.
  6. Follow the prompts as they guide you through the install.
  7. Click Services and then Start.
  8. Once the install is complete go to http://youripaddress:21114.
  9. Log in with the username admin and password test1234.
  10. Enter your license code purchased in step 1.

Use IIS as Proxy

Please ensure Dynamic Content Compression is installed (this is an IIS Feature which can be installed with Server Roles).

  1. Open IIS (Or install it).
  2. Create a new website for RustDesk with the bindings (Ideally 443) and relevant certificate. Basic settings should point this to a blank folder. (If you use the default site, make sure there are no other files in the folder).
  3. On IIS, install Application Request Routing and URL Rewrite.

Application Request Routing

  1. Under the IIS Server Host open Application Request Routing.
  2. Go to Server Proxy Settings.
  3. Enable proxy and all settings will appear, you can leave them as the defaults.
  4. Save the settings and we can go to the next step: URL Rewrite.

URL Rewrite

  1. Open the site on IIS on the left pane and double-click on URL Rewrite.
  2. Click Add rules.
  3. Set up a new reverse proxy rule.
  4. Setup the local address (the 21114 address)
    Inbound Rule – the RustDesk internal 21114 address
    Outbound Rules – From is the RustDesk internal 21114 address and To is the external address.
    Note: No http / https before the addresses – they are automatically handled. Also, ensure all the addresses are accessible both internally and externally.

Compression

  1. Disable Dynamic Content Compression.

Troubleshooting

If you have an error 500.52 add the mentioned variables: IIS acting as reverse proxy: Where the problems start.

You maybe need to change your SSL Settings to “Require SSL → Ignore”.