Connect to your Linux VPS via SSH

1. What is SSH?

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol that allows you to connect remotely to your VPS securely.

This is the first step to start managing your Linux server.

2. Information needed

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• IP Address of your VPS (visible on your ElypseCloud panel)
• Password (received by email when you placed the order)
• SSH Port (default: 22, unless you changed it)

From Windows

Connect with PuTTY

1. Download PuTTY here: https://www.putty.org/
2. Open PUTTY.
3. In "Host Name", enter your VPS IP.
4. Click Open.
5. A black window opens: type root, press Enter.
6. Then enter the root password (invisible when typing), then Enter.

Connect with your Terminal (Windows 8, 10 or 11)

1. Click the Start menu, then type "Terminal".
2. In the console, type the following command:

ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP

From MacOS

macOS has a native terminal compatible with SSH:

1. Open the Terminal application (Spotlight > Terminal).
2. Type the following command:

ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP

3. Type "yes" if this is your first connection.
4. Enter the root password (invisible when typing), then Enter.

Want to connect with a dedicated app without having to retype the IP each time?

We recommend on macOS Termius, or iTerm2. Feel free to find the SSH client that suits you!

From Linux

The SSH command is already installed on all major distributions:

1. Open your terminal.
2. Execute this command:

ssh root@YOUR_VPS_IP

3. Accept the connection if prompted.
4. Enter the root password.

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In case of connection error

warning

You have an error like:

• Connection refused
• Timeout
• Permission denied

Here are some tips to fix the problem:

• Check that your VPS is properly powered on from the panel.
• Make sure you are using the correct IP and password.
• Check that SSH port (22) is properly open in firewall rules.

🎉 Congratulations

Your SSH connection is working!

Need help?

If you encounter any issues, open a ticket on our Discord.