Prerequisites
Before connecting, make sure you have:
- Your server IP address (sent in welcome email)
- Username (usually
root) - Root password (sent in welcome email)
Connecting from Linux / Mac
Open your terminal and run:
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IPEnter your password when prompted (you won't see characters while typing).
Connecting from Windows
Download and install PuTTY:
- Enter your server IP in the Host Name field
- Select SSH as connection type
- Click Open
- Enter username
rootand your password
First Login Tips
- Change your root password:
passwd - Update your system:
apt update && apt upgrade -y - Create a new user:
add username