Connect to Your VPS via SSH
SSH lets you connect to your VPS from a terminal. You can then run commands, install software and manage the server remotely.
Note: the SSH password is not sent by email. On the first connection, you can set your password directly from the terminal, as described in the setup process on your VPS. Keep it for future connections.
1. Find the VPS IP address
Open the VPS from your FreshPerf client area.
On the main page, make sure the server is Online, then copy its IPv4 address.
You can also find this under:
Networking -> Connection
The SSH command is displayed directly in this section.
2. Open a terminal
Windows
Use Windows Terminal or PowerShell.
Linux and macOS
Open the Terminal application.
3. Start the SSH connection
Run:
ssh root@IP_ADDRESS
Example:
ssh [email protected]
Replace IP_ADDRESS with the IPv4 address of your VPS.
4. Accept the first connection
On the first connection, SSH may display:
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?
Type:
yes
and press Enter.
Your computer then stores the server fingerprint in known_hosts.
5. Successful connection
Once connected, you should see a prompt similar to:
root@vps-distribution-number:~#
You can now manage the VPS.
Connect again later
Run the same command:
ssh root@IP_ADDRESS
Enter the password you previously configured unless you use SSH key authentication.
Troubleshooting
Connection timed out
Check:
- the IP address.
- that the VPS is Online.
- firewall rules.
- that the SSH port is allowed.
Permission denied
Check:
- the username, usually
root. - your password.
- your SSH key if key authentication is used.
No SSH access anymore
Contact FreshPerf support.