Accessing Your Server Using Putty
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September 21, 2017 4:06 PM
You can use the Putty SSH client to access your Linux dedicated or Virtual Private Server (VPS).
To Access Your Server Via the Putty SSH Client:
- Open Putty and select SSH. The default port is changed to 22.
- In the Hostname or IP Address field, enter your IP Address.
- Click Open. The command line window displays.
- At the login as: prompt, enter your user name.
- At the password: prompt, enter your password.
- At the command line, type su - and enter your password again to get root access.
NOTE: The first time you log in to the server, the Putty Security Alert displays. Click Yes to approve the connection.
NOTE: Root access allows you to act as the administrator.
