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UnicornDS + VPS: The Complete Setup Guide for eBay Sellers

📅 17 May 2026⏱ 7 min read✍️ UnicornVPS Team

You bought a VPS and you have UnicornDS. Now what? This guide walks you through every step of getting your eBay automation running on a remote server, with screenshots and exact instructions.

Step 1: Get Your VPS Credentials

After your VPS order is processed, we send you an email within 1-4 hours containing your VPS IP address, username (Administrator), and password.

Save these credentials in a password manager. You will need them every time you connect to your VPS.

Step 2: Connect via Remote Desktop

On Windows, open the Remote Desktop Connection app (search for it in the Start menu). Enter your VPS IP address and click Connect.

On Mac, download Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store. On iPad or iPhone, the same app works perfectly.

Enter your credentials when prompted and you will see the Windows Server desktop within seconds.

Step 3: Install Chrome and UnicornDS

Open Microsoft Edge on the VPS (Internet Explorer is gone in Windows Server 2022). Search for Chrome, download it, and install.

Once Chrome is open, visit UnicornDS and install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. Pin it to your toolbar for easy access.

Step 4: Log Into eBay and Configure

Log into your eBay account through Chrome on the VPS. Then click the UnicornDS icon and follow the setup wizard.

Configure your supplier sources, repricing rules, and listing automation settings. Most sellers can complete this in 10 minutes.

Step 5: Keep It Running Forever

Here is the key: never log out of the VPS. Use the X button to close the Remote Desktop window, not Shut Down. This keeps Windows running with UnicornDS active 24/7.

Check back daily from your phone or laptop to monitor progress. Your VPS does the work while you focus on sourcing or scaling.