Establishing an SSH connection to your VPS is essential for secure, remote management of your server. This guide provides instructions for MacOS, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
MacOS
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Open the Terminal application. You can find it in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder, or search for it using Spotlight.
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Enter the following command:
ssh username@your-vps-ipReplace 'username' with your VPS username and 'your-vps-ip' with the IP address of your VPS.
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If it is your first time connecting to the server, you will see a message asking if you trust the host. Type 'yes' to continue.
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Enter your VPS password when prompted.
Linux
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Open your terminal.
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Type the SSH command:
ssh username@your-vps-ipHere, 'username' is your VPS account username, and 'your-vps-ip' is the IP address of your VPS.
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Accept the host key if it is your first connection to this server.
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Enter your VPS password when prompted.
Windows
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Download and install an SSH client like PuTTY.
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Open PuTTY and enter your VPS IP address in the 'Host Name (or IP address)' field.
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Ensure the Port is set to 22 (default for SSH) and the Connection type is set to SSH.
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Click 'Open' to initiate the connection.
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When prompted, enter your username and password for the VPS.
Conclusion
Once connected, you can start managing your VPS through the command line interface. Remember, using SSH is a secure way to communicate with your server, but always ensure your credentials are kept safe to prevent unauthorized access.
