Restart and Manage Windows Services Remotely — Without Remote Desktop

Quickly restart failed services, manage dependencies, and keep your Windows servers running — all from your iPhone, without needing a Remote Desktop session.

Step 1

Scan your WiFi network and connect to your Windows server using the ServerControl iPhone app.

ServerControl can also connect remotely using your VPN allowing you to manage your Windows services when away from the office.

Control your Windows services remotely from your iPhone

Step 2

Once connected select the "Service Control" option.

Connect to your Windows servers and tap service control in ServerControl

Step 3

To restart a Windows service select it to view its options.

Restart any service on your Windows server remotely using your iPhone

Step 4

Tap Start or Stop. When stopping a Windows service, ServerControl automatically stops all dependent services.

You can also change the startup type of services (Disabled, Manual, Automatic).

Stop or start services on your Windows server using your iPhone

How-To Guides

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

Shutdown or reboot Windows servers remotely from your iPhone
Restart, Shutdown or Manage Windows Servers

How to Shutdown or Reboot Windows servers.

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Enable the Windows administrator account
Enable Admin Account

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

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Download ServerControl on the App Store

Download ServerControl on the App Store

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I restart a Windows service remotely from my iPhone?

    Yes. ServerControl lets you restart, stop, and start Windows services directly from your iPhone. You can take action instantly without needing to log into the server.
  • Do I need Remote Desktop (RDP) to manage services?

    No. ServerControl works without Remote Desktop. You can manage services directly, which is much faster and easier than opening a full remote session.
  • Does ServerControl handle service dependencies?

    Yes. ServerControl is designed to correctly handle service dependencies, so when you restart a service, any required dependent services are managed automatically.
  • Do I need to install anything on the server?

    No. There are no agents or additional software required on your Windows servers. ServerControl connects using your existing setup.
  • Is ServerControl suitable for production servers?

    Yes. ServerControl is used by IT professionals to manage live production environments, especially for quickly resolving service issues and outages.
  • What types of Windows services can I manage?

    You can manage any standard Windows service, including IIS, SQL Server, Exchange services, and custom application services.