Logging into VPS with Linux OS
Logging into your VPS using a Linux OS
If you chose to install either Debian or Ubuntu OS on your VPS and have located your login credentials via the email from 1of1 Severs titled "Your VPS Server is Ready at 1of1 Servers!", please proceed to the next steps.
Log in to Your VPS by inputting the following command:
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa username@your_vps_ip
Replace:
~/.ssh/id_rsa
with the path to your private key (as previously mentioned to save in a safe place for later, which is now).Look for files named
id_rsa
(private key) andid_rsa.pub
(public key). If these exist:Private Key Path:
~/.ssh/id_rsa
Public Key Path:
~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub
If you
username
with your VPS username (found in the email with your credentials)your_vps_ip
with your VPS's IPv4 address (found in the email with your credentials)
Run the command in step #1 with the correct information filled in.
Enter the password provided in your email when prompted to do so
Ensure OpenSSH is installed, the client is built into Windows 10/11.
Open PowerShell and enter this command:
ss -V
*If not installed, go to Settings > Apps > Optional Features and add "OpenSSH Client."*
Log in to your VPS
Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and enter this command:
ssh -i C:\path\to\your\privatekey username@your_vps_ip
Replace:
C:\path\to\your\privatekey
with the path to your private key (e.g.,C:\Users\YourUser\.ssh\id_rsa
).username
with your VPS username (found in the email with your credentials)your_vps_ip
with your VPS's IP address (found in the email with your credentials)
Run the command in step #2 with the correct information filled in.
Enter the password provided in your email when prompted to do so.
Congratulations! If all steps were followed, all i's were dotted and t's were crossed, you would now be successfully logged into your VPS Server!
To Disconnect or Logout:
You can simply click the "X" on the blue taskbar at the top of your screen, or;
You can follow the same process as shutting down your computer and click the Windows logo at the bottom left of your screen and click "Disconnect".
Additional Resources
Your new powerful VPS has been set up. We strongly recommend taking a look at the following guides to help you understand a lot of the options we offer.
Please Note:
Do not use VNC to access your server for work.
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