VPS SSH #

Unmanaged Virtual Private Servers (VPS) from StackCP are pre-configured to be accessible using SSH. Here’s how to connect to your VPS via SSH:

Requirements #

• SSH Client: Ensure you have an SSH client available.
  • Mac OS/Linux: Use the Terminal application.
  • Windows: Download and use PuTTY from PuTTY Download Page.

Steps to Connect Using PuTTY (Windows): #

1. Access VPS Information:
   • Log in to your StackCP control panel.
   • Select Manage VPS.
   • Navigate to Options -> Manage on the VPS you wish to connect to.
   • In the VPS Information section on the right-hand side, note the IP Address, Username, and Password.
2. Open PuTTY:
   • Open the PuTTY application.
   • In the Host Name (or IP address) field, enter the IP address from the VPS Information section.
   • Click Open.
3. Login via PuTTY:
   • When prompted with login as:, enter the Username noted from the VPS Information section.
   • Enter the Password for the VPS when prompted.

You should now be connected to your VPS via SSH.

Steps to Connect Using Terminal (Mac OS/Linux): #

1. Access VPS Information:
   • Log in to your StackCP control panel.
   • Select Manage VPS.
   • Navigate to Options -> Manage on the VPS you wish to connect to.
   • In the VPS Information section on the right-hand side, note the IP Address, Username, and Password.
2. Open Terminal:
   • Open the Terminal application.
3. Connect via SSH:
   • Type the following command, replacing username and ip_address with your VPS information:

ssh username@ip_address

1. Enter the Password when prompted.

You should now be connected to your VPS via SSH.