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Connect to a Linux server using SSH

What you need

Use the IP address, SSH port, username and authentication details provided for your service. Your welcome email or control panel may contain these details.

Open an SSH connection

In a terminal, replace the example values with your server details:

ssh username@server-ip -p 22

Use the assigned SSH port if it differs from 22. Verify the server fingerprint before accepting a new host key. SSH passwords do not display characters while you type.

Keep access secure

Use a strong unique password or an SSH key. Before changing SSH or firewall settings, keep an existing session open and confirm you have a working recovery console. Never disable your only working login method before testing its replacement.