Your VPS username, password and IP address are in your “Your VPS is ready” email.
Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux – open Terminal (or PowerShell on Windows) and run:
ssh username@your-vps-ip
Type yes the first time you're asked to trust the server, then enter your password (it won't show on screen as you type).
Other options – download links are in Remote support and connection tools.
- PuTTY (SSH) or WinSCP (SFTP file transfers) on Windows – enter your VPS IP, port 22, username and password.
- FileZilla for SFTP – host
sftp://your-vps-ip, port 22.
Recommended after your first login
- Change your password:
passwd - Update the system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade - Set up SSH key login, then disable password login for better security.
Locked out? You can always use the noVNC console in the Client Area – see how to access your VPS console.
