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How to connect to a Linux VPS from Mac or Linux with SSH

Mac and Linux already include an SSH client. No extra program is needed.

Steps

1. Open Terminal.
2. Type this, using your own IP:

ssh root@203.0.113.10

3. The first time, type yes to trust the server.
4. Enter your password and press Enter. The password is hidden while you type.

Use a different port

If your server uses another SSH port, add -p:

ssh -p 2222 root@203.0.113.10

Windows users: see connect with PuTTY. Safer logins: use SSH keys.

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