How to Connect to Your Linux VPS Using SSH

Secure Shell (SSH) is the most common and secure method to access your Linux VPS. Follow this guide to connect to your server quickly and safely.

 

 What You’ll Need:

  • VPS IP Address

  • SSH Port (default is 22, unless changed)

  • Username (usually root)

  • Password or SSH Key

  • SSH Client like:

    •  Linux/macOS Terminal (built-in)

    •  Windows: PuTTY or Windows Terminal (with OpenSSH)

 Steps to Connect via SSH:

 For Windows (Using PuTTY):

  1. Download & install PuTTY from putty.org

  2. Open PuTTY

  3. In the Host Name field, enter:
    your-vps-ip

  4. Make sure the Port is set to 22 (or your custom port)

  5. Connection Type: SSH

  6. Click Open

  7. A terminal window will open asking for your username:
     Type: root

  8. Then enter your password (Note: nothing will show while typing — that’s normal)

 For Linux/macOS (Using Terminal):

  1. Open your terminal

  2. Run this command:

ssh root@your-vps-ip

If using a custom port:

ssh -p 2222 root@your-vps-ip

Enter your password when prompted

 Tip for Better Security:

  • Use SSH keys instead of passwords

  • Change the default SSH port

  • Disable root login and create a sudo user

Troubleshooting:

  •  Connection refused: Check firewall and SSH service status

  •  Timeout: Your VPS may be down or port blocked

  •  Access denied: Double-check username/password

 Need Help?

If you're having issues connecting, feel free to contact our support team. We're available 24/7

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