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How to connect to your VPS (SSH/RDP guide)

Last updated on Sep 29, 2025

Connecting to your VPS is the first step to managing it. The method depends on whether your VPS runs Linux or Windows.

🔑 Connecting to a Linux VPS (SSH)

You’ll use SSH (Secure Shell) to connect. SSH is a secure way to manage your server from the terminal.

What You Need

  • Your VPS IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.10)

  • Your username (usually root)

  • Your VPS password or SSH key

Option 1: Using a Terminal (Linux/macOS)

  1. Open your terminal.

  2. Run the command:

    ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IPE

    Example:

    ssh root@192.168.1.10

    Enter your password when prompted.

✔️ You’re now inside your VPS.

Option 2: Using PuTTY (Windows)

  1. Download and install PuTTY

  2. Open PuTTY and enter your VPS IP in the Host Name (or IP address) field.

  3. Leave the port as 22 and connection type as SSH.

  4. Click Open.

  5. When prompted, enter your username (root) and password.

✔️ You’ll be logged into your Linux VPS.

🖥️ Connecting to a Windows VPS (RDP)

For Windows VPS, you’ll use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

What You Need

  • Your VPS IP address

  • Username (default is usually Administrator)

  • Your VPS password

Windows Users

  1. Press Win + R, type:

    mstsc

  2. and hit Enter.

  3. In the Computer field, enter your VPS IP.

  4. Click Connect.

  5. Enter your username and password.

✔️ You’ll see the Windows VPS desktop.

Mac Users

  1. Download the free Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the App Store.

  2. Open the app and click Add PC.

  3. Enter your VPS IP, username, and password.

  4. Click Connect.

✔️ You’ll now have access to your Windows VPS.

âś… Tips & Troubleshooting

  • If you can’t connect, ensure your VPS is powered on.

  • Check that port 22 (SSH) or port 3389 (RDP) is open in your firewall.

  • Double-check your IP, username, and password for typos.

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