Is your VPS server located miles away from you? Are you looking for an application that can help you to skillfully connect you to your server? If yes, then you must read this tutorial that ensures protected and safe connection with your server by using “SSH”.
SSH is a secured network protocol that is used for performing secured remote operations, including command-line logins, authentication, command executions, and data communications. This protocol has a range of applications and works according to user’s requirement. SSH helps in keeping the server secure from the voracious eyes of hackers. There are numerous programs that help in employing secure shell protocol mostly by using methods of end-to-end encryption. PuTTY is a free SSH client for Windows. It is impossible to intercept secure communication between your computer and remote VPS.
Here is a quick tutorial on how you can connect your server using SSH
Step 1: Open SSH/PuTTY
It is imperative for a user to install SSH/PuTTY application on their PC before connecting to your virtual private server (VPS) from the comfort of home via the remote desktop connection.
After opening PuTTY, most popular SSH program, fill hostname or IP address with default port 22. Now click on open command of new line window.
Step2: Server-client authentication
After clicking on the “open” option, a new client-server authentication window appears. This command line occurs only for the first time you connect to your server. This window ensures safety and security of sensitive users credentials and
Step 3: Enter SSH username
After new command line with login prompt will appear, you need to log with SSH username.
Step 4: Enter SSH Password
After entering a username, you will be asked for SSH password.
Step5: Once you have entered the password of PuTTY, you are successfully logged into your VPS server using SSH access.
After logging in to your VPS server, you can adroitly add files and make changes for a specific domain. In short, SSH is one of the most secure way of logging into your private servers.
