How to Connect to Your Linux Server ​

You connect to a Linux Server using SSH (Secure Shell). This gives you access to your server's command line.

Requirements ​

You need the following connection details. You can find them in your dashboard as well as in the provisioning email of your server:

• IP address of your server
• Username (usually root)
• Password

Establishing the connection ​

Windows, macOS & Linux (terminal) ​

An SSH client is already built into all modern systems. On Windows open PowerShell, on macOS or Linux open the Terminal.

1. Run the SSH command
   Enter the following command and replace YOUR_SERVER_IP with your server's IP address:

   bash

   ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

   ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

2. Confirm the fingerprint
   On the first connection you will be asked whether you trust the server. Confirm with yes.

3. Enter the password
   Enter your password and confirm with Enter.

   Password

   You can find the password in your dashboard.

   Note

   For security reasons nothing is displayed while typing the password — not even asterisks. Type the password blindly and confirm with Enter.

Windows (PuTTY) ​

Alternatively, you can use the graphical SSH client PuTTY on Windows.

1. Download PuTTY
   Download and install PuTTY.

2. Establish the connection
   Enter your server's IP address in the Host Name (or IP address) field and click Open.

3. Log in
   Enter root as the username, followed by your password.

   Password

   You can find the password in your dashboard.

Next steps ​

• Secure SSH Access — set up SSH keys and disable password login for more security.