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Connecting to a Server

Once the server reaches the Running state, you have several ways to connect.

SSH (Linux)​

Copy the server's IP address from the server list:

ssh root@192.0.2.10

Enter the password you set when creating the server.

Extra security

After your first login, place your SSH public key on the server, then disable password login:

ssh-copy-id root@192.0.2.10

Then in the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file, set PasswordAuthentication to no and restart the service.

RDP (Windows)​

Connect to the server's IP address using Remote Desktop, and sign in with the username administrator and the password you set.

Web-based console​

If for any reason you don't have network access to the server (for example, you misconfigured the firewall), use the web-based console. There are two options:

VNC​

A graphical view of the server's screen. Suitable for Windows and also for operating system installation steps. A button to send Ctrl+Alt+Del is also available on this page.

Text console​

Access to the server's serial console. Suitable for Linux servers.

Console availability
  • The console and VNC are only enabled when the server is in the Running state.
  • On the server details page, in addition to being Running, the server agent must also be connected. Until then, the message "The operating system is being prepared" is shown.
  • The text console is not shown for Windows servers; use VNC for Windows instead.

Changing the password​

On the server details page, there is a "Change Password" option. The new password must be at least 6 characters.

warning

Applying the new password takes about 20 seconds or more. Attempting to log in with the new password immediately after submitting it may fail.

Can't connect​

  1. Check the server status; it must be Running.
  2. Log in via the web-based console and check that the sshd service is up.
  3. Check the firewall inside the server — for example ufw status or iptables -L.
  4. If you recently changed the password, wait a bit and try again.