VPS SSH login basics

Last updated 2026-07-30 4 min read VPS Hosting

What you need

After provisioning, check your welcome email or open Client Area → Services → your VPS. You need:

  • Main IP (dedicated IPv4)
  • Username: usually root
  • Password from the welcome email / service details
  • SSH port 22 (default)

From Mac / Linux

Open Terminal and run:

ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP

Replace YOUR_VPS_IP with the IP from Client Area. Enter the password when prompted (it will not show as you type).

From Windows

Use Windows Terminal / PowerShell with OpenSSH, or PuTTY:

  • Host: your VPS IP
  • Port: 22
  • Connection type: SSH
  • Login: root + password

After login

You’ll see a shell prompt. From here you can update the OS, install software, and configure the server. Prefer SSH keys over passwords once you’re comfortable — see “How to secure your VPS”.

Tip: If SSH fails but the VPS is online, use the VNC console in Client Area to fix firewall or sshd issues without being locked out.
Warning: Keep root credentials private. Change the initial password after first login.

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