Reboot and Control Your Windows Servers Instantly from Your iPhone

Fix Server Issues Fast — Restart Servers Without RDP

When a server goes down, restart it in seconds from your iPhone — no Remote Desktop, no setup, no delays.

Open ServerControl on your iPhone and scan your WiFi network for your Windows servers and connect.

ServerControl can also connect using your VPN allowing you to manage your Windows servers remotely when out of the office with your iPhone.

Once connected to your Windows Server choose the "Shutdown" option. Restart is also available under this section.

Set an optional delay and give users a message for the reason for the shutdown or reboot.

You have 4 custom message slots you can choose between or you can write a custom message each time.

A timer will appear on your iPhone and you can cancel the shutdown or reboot at any time.

Please Note: Once you quit the app you will not be able to change your issued shutdown or reboot.

All connected users to the Windows server will be presented with your custom shutdown message like this:

Check out our easy how-to guides, they cover some of ServerControl's key features.

How to Stop, Start or Restart Windows Services.

ServerControl needs to connect as the Administrator account. This account is disabled by default and will need to be activated.

Download ServerControl on the App Store

Can I restart a Windows server remotely from my iPhone?

Yes. ServerControl allows you to restart or shut down Windows servers directly from your iPhone. You can take action instantly without needing to log into the server.
Can I reboot a server if I’m away from my desk?

Yes. As long as you have access to your network (typically via VPN), you can restart or shut down your servers from anywhere using your iPhone.
Do I need to install any software on the server?

No. ServerControl does not require any agents or additional software to be installed on your Windows servers.

How quickly can I restart a server?

In most cases, you can restart a server in just a few taps, taking only seconds compared to logging in via Remote Desktop.
Can I shut down servers as well as restart them?

Yes. You can safely shut down or restart servers remotely, giving you full control over server power actions.
What happens if a server becomes unresponsive?

If the server is still reachable on the network, you can attempt a restart using ServerControl. This is often faster than trying to establish a Remote Desktop session.