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How to login SSH using Putty?

How to Use Putty to Access Your Server SSH?

 

Securely Connecting to Your Server Using SSH and PuTTY

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used to securely access and manage remote servers. You’ll need an SSH client like PuTTY to establish a connection.

This guide explains how to use PuTTY to connect to your hosting account or virtual private server, allowing you to run commands and manage your remote machine.

Downloading PuTTY:

PuTTY is widely used on Windows, but versions are also available for Linux and macOS. Below are the steps to download and install it for different platforms:

Windows

  • Visit the official PuTTY website.
  • Download the installer based on your system’s architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
  • Run the installer and follow the setup prompts.

Linux

Most Linux distributions come with OpenSSH preinstalled. However, PuTTY can be useful for debugging, serial port connections, and raw socket connections.

Install PuTTY on Debian-based distributions using:

bash

$ sudo apt install putty

macOS

  • macOS also comes with an SSH client preinstalled in the terminal. However, you can install PuTTY using Homebrew or MacPorts.
  • Use one of the following commands to install PuTTY:
bash

$ sudo brew install putty
$ sudo port install putty

Prerequisites for SSH Connection

Before starting, ensure you have:

 

  • Server IP address
  • SSH port number
  • SSH username
  • SSH password

Connecting to Your Server Using PuTTY

 

  • Launch PuTTY on your computer.
  1. In the Host Name (or IP address) field, enter your server’s IP address.
  2. Specify the SSH port (default: 22) in the Port field.
  3. Click Open to initiate the connection.
  4. When prompted with “login as:”, enter your SSH username.
    • For VPS, Cloud, or Dedicated users, the default username is often root.
    • Shared hosting users may need to use a specific username, such as hetx74391.
  5. Enter your password when prompted. Note that the password will not be visible on the screen for security purposes.
  6. Press Enter to complete the login.