Connecting to a Server via SSH
The access credentials for your server were sent to your contact email once the VPS setup was complete. They include the server's IP address, the username (root) and the password.
Although you can manage the server through the web console in the control panel, this is not always convenient. We recommend using an SSH client for more flexible access to the server.
For Linux, macOS and Windows 10 Users
If you use Linux or macOS, you already have a built-in SSH client — the terminal. Windows 10 also has a built-in SSH client, so you don't need to install any additional software.
To connect to the server, simply open the terminal (or PowerShell on Windows 10) and enter the following command, replacing "SERVER_IP" with the actual IP address of your server:
ssh root@SERVER_IPOn the first connection, you will be asked to confirm the authenticity of the server. Just type "yes" and press Enter.
You will then be prompted for the password. Note that the password characters are not displayed on the screen, but you can paste it by right-clicking and then pressing Enter.
If you entered the password correctly, the connection to the server will be established.
For Windows Users Without OpenSSH
If you have an older version of Windows, you will need additional software to connect via SSH. One of the popular SSH clients for Windows is PuTTY, which you can download from the official website or as a Russian-language build.
After installing PuTTY, launch it and configure the connection settings as follows:
- Host Name — the IP address of your server;
- Port — 22 (the default SSH port);
You can also save the session settings so you don't have to enter them again in the future.
After clicking "Open", you will see a prompt to confirm the authenticity of the server. Click "Yes".
A console will then open where you need to enter the login "root" and the password. Note that the password is not displayed on the screen, but you can paste it by right-clicking.
If all the details are correct, the connection to the server will be established and you will be able to run commands in the console.
