{"id":296,"date":"2026-02-18T21:12:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/?p=296"},"modified":"2026-02-22T20:13:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T20:13:46","slug":"how-to-login-to-your-linux-vps-via-ssh-using-putty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/02\/18\/how-to-login-to-your-linux-vps-via-ssh-using-putty\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Login to Your Linux VPS via SSH Using PuTTY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve purchased a Linux VPS, you can connect to it securely using SSH (Secure Shell). In this guide, we\u2019ll show you how to log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/uk-vps-hosting\">Linux VPS <\/a>using PuTTY from a Windows computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need Before Connecting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you have the following details from your VPS welcome email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Server IP Address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Username<\/strong>&nbsp;(usually&nbsp;<code>root<\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password<\/strong>&nbsp;or SSH Private Key<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port Number<\/strong>&nbsp;(default SSH port is 22)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Download PuTTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the official PuTTY website <a href=\"https:\/\/putty.org\/\">https:\/\/putty.org\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the latest Windows installer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install PuTTY on your computer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttypage-1024x449.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-300\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.2806719837094858;width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttypage-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttypage-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttypage-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttypage-1536x673.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttypage.png 1865w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Open PuTTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open&nbsp;<strong>PuTTY<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will see the \u201cPuTTY Configuration\u201d window<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Enter Your VPS Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Host Name (or IP address):<\/strong>&nbsp;Enter your VPS IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port:<\/strong>&nbsp;22 (unless your provider gave you a custom port)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connection type:<\/strong>&nbsp;Select SSH<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then click&nbsp;<strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttyclient.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301\" style=\"width:379px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttyclient.png 679w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttyclient-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/puttyclient-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Accept Security Alert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first time you connect, PuTTY will show a security warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Accept<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is normal for first-time connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Login to Your Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A black terminal window will open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type your&nbsp;<strong>username<\/strong>&nbsp;(example: root)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your&nbsp;<strong>password<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;When typing your password, nothing will appear on the screen. This is normal for security reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If successful, you will see something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">root@yourserver:~#<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf89 You are now logged into your Linux VPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Login Using an SSH Key (More Secure Method)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your VPS uses SSH key authentication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In PuTTY, go to&nbsp;<strong>Connection \u2192 SSH \u2192 Auth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Browse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your&nbsp;<code>.ppk<\/code>&nbsp;private key file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go back to&nbsp;<strong>Session<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your VPS IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Open<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common SSH Issues &amp; Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connection Timed Out?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your IP address is correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your VPS is powered on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify port 22 is open in your firewall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access Denied?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-check username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-enter password carefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you\u2019re using the correct SSH key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Error: Connection Refused?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSH service may not be running<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewall may be blocking port 22<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security Tips for Linux VPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disable root login (recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new sudo user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the default SSH port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use SSH keys instead of passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install a firewall like UFW or CSF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re All Set \ud83d\ude80<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You now know how to connect to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vm6.co.uk\/uk-vps-hosting\">Linux VPS<\/a> using PuTTY via SSH. 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