How to Connect to Your VPS via SSH
SSH gives you secure command-line access to your server. Use the IP address and credentials from your welcome email.
From macOS or Linux
Open the Terminal and run:
ssh root@your-server-ipEnter your password when prompted (the first time you’ll be asked to confirm the server fingerprint — type yes).
From Windows
- Windows 10/11: open PowerShell and run the same
ssh root@your-server-ipcommand - Or use a client like PuTTY: enter the IP, port 22, and click Open
Using a custom SSH port
ssh -p 2222 root@your-server-ipFor better security, switch to SSH keys — see “How to Set Up SSH Key-Based Authentication” in the Security category.
