How to Connect to a VPS Server via SSH

SSH (Secure Shell) lets you access your VPS’s command line securely from anywhere. Here’s how to connect to your Beacon Hosting VPS using any standard SSH client.

Step 1: Get Your Server Info

Log in to your Beacon Hosting Billing Panel and locate your VPS service. You’ll need:

• Your server IP address
• Your SSH username (usually root)
• Your password or SSH key (if provided)

Step 2: Choose an SSH Client

You’ll need an SSH client to connect:

• Windows: Use PuTTY or Windows Terminal
• macOS/Linux: Use the built-in Terminal with ssh command
• Mobile: Use apps like Termius (iOS/Android)

Step 3: Connect via SSH

For macOS/Linux/Windows Terminal:

Open your terminal and run:

ssh root@<server-ip>

Replace <server-ip> with your actual VPS IP.

You’ll be prompted for a password. After entering it, you’ll be logged into the server.

For PuTTY (Windows):

1. Open PuTTY
2. In Host Name, enter your VPS IP
3. Set Port to 22 and Connection Type to SSH
4. Click Open
5. When prompted, enter your username (usually root) and password

Step 4: Disconnecting Safely

To log out of your VPS:

exit

This closes the SSH session cleanly.

Tips

• Save your login details securely.
• Use SSH keys instead of passwords for better security.
• Avoid running sensitive commands without understanding what they do.