Overview

This guide explains how to connect to your Linux VPS using SSH (Secure Shell) on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

 

What You’ll Need

  • Your VPS IP address (check the client area)
  • Root username (typically root)
  • Root password (sent in your welcome email)
  • An SSH client (PuTTY for Windows, or Terminal for macOS/Linux)

 

Windows Users (PuTTY)

  1. Download PuTTY from https://www.putty.org
  2. Open PuTTY, enter your VPS IP in the Host Name field
  3. Keep the port as 22 and click Open
  4. Type root as the username, press Enter, then enter your password

 

macOS / Linux Users

  1. Open the Terminal app
  2. Run: ssh [email protected]
  3. Type yes to trust the server (first time only)
  4. Enter your password when prompted

 

Mobile Devices

Use an app like Termius or JuiceSSH (iOS/Android) to add your server and connect on the go.

 

Optional: SSH Key Authentication

For stronger security, you can disable passwords and use SSH keys. Contact support if you need help setting this up.

 

Troubleshooting

  • Access denied? Check your username and password
  • Connection refused? Ensure port 22 is open
  • Changed SSH port? Use: ssh -p [port] [email protected]
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