After purchasing a VPS from MVPS.NET, you will receive an email containing your server IP address and root password. The next step is connecting to your Linux VPS remotely using SSH (Secure Shell). SSH provides a secure, encrypted connection between your local computer and the server over an unsecured network. The default SSH port is 22.
Key Points
- SSH (Secure Shell) is the standard method for securely connecting to a Linux VPS.
- You can use PuTTY on Windows or the built-in terminal on Linux and macOS to access your server.
- The default SSH port is 22 and the default username for most Linux VPS servers is root.
- Using SSH keys instead of passwords improves VPS security and protects against unauthorized access.
Using PuTTY to Connect to Your VPS
One of the most popular SSH clients for Windows is PuTTY. It offers an easy-to-use interface and reliable SSH connectivity.
Enter your VPS IP address in the Host Name (or IP address) field. Ensure that the port is set to 22.
The default username for MVPS.NET Linux VPS servers is root.
Entering Your Root Password
PuTTY does not display characters when typing a password. Instead of typing the password manually, copy it using CTRL+C and right-click inside the PuTTY window to paste it. Then press Enter.
Successful Login
You are now logged into your Linux VPS and have full administrative access.
For more information about PuTTY or SSH, you can explore online documentation or watch this demonstration video: https://youtu.be/aSzQ4VqI-UM
Next Steps
Connecting to your VPS via SSH is the first step toward managing your own Linux server environment. Once logged in, you can install software, configure services, secure your system, and fully customize your infrastructure.
If you are ready to deploy another server or scale your setup, you can Choose Your VPS Plan and launch a new instance in minutes.
For improved SSH security, you may also want to strengthen your authentication setup. Learn how to enhance your login security by following this guide on adding your existing SSH key to a YubiKey via OpenPGP: How to add your existing SSH Key to Yubikey via OpenPGP.
