You can connect to your
VPS Hosting server remotely from your computer. The connection method and username depend on the operating system you selected when ordering the service.
To log in, you will need:
- The server’s IP address, which you receive by email once the service has been created.
- The username for your operating system - root for Linux or administrator for Windows.
- The password you set when ordering the service.
These usernames apply to servers created from the available templates, provided you have not subsequently changed the user accounts or access settings.
Connecting to a Linux server
You can connect to a Linux server using SSH, which allows you to manage the server through the command line. The default username is root.
Connecting using PuTTY
On Windows, you can use a free application such as
PuTTY.
- Open PuTTY and enter the server’s IP address in the Host Name (or IP address) field.
- Select SSH as the connection type and leave the default port set to 22, unless you have changed it on the server.
- Click Open.
- When the login as: prompt appears, enter root and press Enter.
- Enter the password you set when ordering the service and press Enter.
No characters or asterisks appear when you enter your password. This is normal behaviour.
Connecting using a terminal
On Linux and macOS, you can use Terminal. On Windows, you can use PowerShell or Command Prompt if the OpenSSH client is available.
Enter the following command:
ssh root@SERVER_IP_ADDRESS
Replace SERVER_IP_ADDRESS with the actual IP address of your VPS. Then enter the password you set when ordering the service.
Connecting to a Windows server
You can connect to a Windows server using Remote Desktop (RDP). Once logged in, you can work in the server’s graphical interface. The default username is administrator.
Connecting from a Windows computer
- Open the Start menu, search for Remote Desktop Connection and launch the application. Alternatively, press Win + R, enter mstsc and press Enter.
- Enter the server’s IP address in the Computer field and click Connect.
- Enter administrator as the username. If the application suggests a different account, select More choices → Use a different account.
- Enter the password you set when ordering the service and confirm to sign in.
Connecting from macOS or Linux
On macOS, you can use Microsoft’s Windows App. On Linux, you can use an RDP client such as Remmina. Create a new connection in the application and enter the server’s IP address, the username administrator and the password you set when ordering the service.
Having trouble connecting?
If you cannot connect to your server using SSH or Remote Desktop (RDP), you can use the recovery console in the customer administration panel. It provides direct access to the server’s screen through your web browser, for example if there are problems with the network or firewall settings.
For routine server administration, we recommend using SSH or RDP.