Who this is for:
Customers who have just purchased a VPS.
Overview:
After your VPS is provisioned, you will receive access details by email or in your client area. These details usually include the server IP address, root or administrator credentials, operating system, and management options.
What you need before starting:
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active VPS service
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welcome email or client area details
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SSH client for Linux or RDP for Windows
Steps for Linux VPS:
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Copy the server IP address from your welcome details.
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Open a terminal or SSH client such as PuTTY.
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Connect using the root username and password or SSH key.
Steps for Windows VPS:
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Copy the server IP address.
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Open Remote Desktop Connection on your computer.
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Enter the IP address.
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Log in using the administrator username and password.
How to verify it worked:
You should see a command line prompt for Linux or the desktop interface for Windows.
When to contact support:
Contact support if the VPS is unreachable, credentials fail, or the service is not fully provisioned.
