In this guide we will be showing you how to connect to a linux vps through an ssh connection. If you do not have a linux vps and would like to rent one, make sure to check out our linux vps packages. What are the steps needed to achieve a connection to a linux virtual private server ?
For Windows Users:
1- First you have to install Putty Terminal Client from the link below:
https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html
2- Open Putty Terminal Client and enter your vps ip address in the "Hostname(or ip address)" field. Check the box "SSH" and click open.
![connect linux vps putty](./assets/img/tutorials/putty1.jpg)
3- Enter your vps username which is usually "root"
![connect linux vps putty](./assets/img/tutorials/putty2.jpg)
4- Enter the password of your vps
![connect linux vps putty](./assets/img/tutorials/putty3.jpg)
5- Hit Enter and wait a few seconds then you're connected !
![connect linux vps putty](./assets/img/tutorials/putty4.jpg)