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Connect to Linux with SSH

Use the built-in terminal on macOS or Linux, or Windows Terminal.

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1Find the connection details

Select your server in the console and open Access. Copy the SSH command or download the access profile. The default port is 22 and the initial user is root.

2Start the session

Paste the command into your terminal. Review the host identity before accepting a new host. For SSH key access, use the private key matching the public key you supplied at checkout. For password access, reveal the initial password in the Access tab.

3Secure your environment

Create your own administrative user, add your SSH public key and keep system packages updated. Review the Network tab to restrict SSH to your own IPv4 range.

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