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How to Connect to Your VPS via SSH or RDP Print

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Overview:
Learn how to securely connect to your VPS using SSH (Linux) or RDP (Windows).

For Linux VPS (SSH):

  1. Download and open an SSH client (e.g., PuTTY for Windows).

  2. Enter your VPS IP address and connect on port 22.

  3. Log in using your username (usually root) and password.

  4. If you use macOS or Linux, open Terminal and run:

    ssh root@your.vps.ip.address
    
  5. After login, change your password and secure SSH access.

For Windows VPS (RDP):

  1. Open Remote Desktop Connection on your computer.

  2. Enter your VPS IP address and connect.

  3. Provide your username and password when prompted.

  4. Use the desktop environment to manage your server.

Tips:

  • Change default ports to reduce attack risks.

  • Use SSH keys for stronger authentication on Linux.


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