Connecting to Your Linux VPS via SSH Print

SSH (Secure Shell) is the standard way to access and control a Linux server. This guide covers connecting from macOS, Linux, and Windows.

macOS & Linux

Open a terminal and run, replacing the IP with your server's address:

ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

The first time you connect, you will be asked to verify the server's fingerprint — type yes and press Enter. Then enter the password from your welcome email (the cursor will not move as you type the password; that is normal).

Windows

Windows 10 and 11 include SSH. Open PowerShell and run the same command:

ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

Prefer a graphical client? PuTTY is the classic choice: enter the IP in the Host Name field, leave the port at 22, and click Open.

If it will not connect

1. Confirm the server shows as online in your Client Area, and reboot it if needed.
2. Double-check the IP address and that you are using port 22.
3. Make sure port 22 is reachable from the outside with our port checker.
4. If you recently changed your firewall or fail2ban settings, they may be blocking you.