Connect to your VPS over SSH

When a server turns Active you receive an email with its IP address and root password. The same details are on the service page under Services.

Windows

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:

ssh root@YOUR.SERVER.IP

Type yes the first time you are asked about the host key, then paste the root password (nothing is shown while you type).

macOS and Linux

ssh root@YOUR.SERVER.IP

First things to do

1. Change the root password: passwd
2. Add your SSH key so you can log in without a password: ssh-copy-id root@YOUR.SERVER.IP
3. Update the system: apt update && apt upgrade -y (Debian/Ubuntu) or dnf update -y (AlmaLinux/Rocky).

Every VPS also has an IPv6 /64; the first address is listed on the service page.

Locked out? Open a ticket in Server Management, or reinstall the OS from the service page to set a fresh root password.