While there is a wide variety of available templates, which include control panels, you might prefer using SSH for your VPS management - or wish to install a custom panel.
If you want to connect to your account via SSH, all you need to do is:
Step 1 - Gather Your SSH Details
To find your SSH details, you will need to navigate to the VPS dashboard, then choose the server to which you want to connect:
On the Overview page, click on the VPS access tab to find the details to connect to your account via SSH:
NOTE
If you forgot the SSH password, you can simply set a new one by clicking on the Change button
Step 2 - Prepare the Application
Based on which OS you are using on your computer, the next step will require you to either open Terminal or run an SSH client.
OS | What to open and how |
Linux | Click Ctrl + Alt + T or Search → Terminal to run terminal |
Mac OS | In Spotlight search for Terminal. |
Windows |
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Follow the steps described in this tutorial to configure Putty: How to Use PuTTY SSH Client.
Step 3 - Connect
If you chose PuTTY, make sure to follow these steps to connect: How to Connect PuTTY.
If you chose Terminal, simply copy this code from your hPanel:
And insert it into your terminal (you can do this by right-clicking in the terminal). Press Enter - the result should look like this:
Type yes and press Enter. Then, you’ll need to insert your password:
NOTES
For security reasons, the password will not be visible, not even as •••••, but your data will still be entered. Don't worry if you don't see any symbols, simply enter the password and press Enter.
You can copy and paste the password by right-clicking using a computer mouse. In Windows, this action immediately inserts the password. In Linux, it will open a menu
If the password is correct, you will now be successfully connected to the server. For example, it will look like this:
NOTE
For an easier connecting process, we recommend using SSH keys
What to Do if You Cannot Connect to SSH
If you cannot connect to SSH, we recommend resetting your Firewall. If that didn't help, reset the SSH configuration as well. For that, simply open Settings in the left menu and click on Reset SSH in the SSH configuration section:
Alternatively, you can use the Browser Terminal feature on your hPanel.
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