🤖 Ai回答: To connect to a Virtual Private Server (VPS) via SSH (Secure Shell), you need to follow these steps、SSH allows you to securely access and manage your VPS remotely from your local machine.
Prerequisites
1、VPS Details: You should have the following information:
IP address of your VPS.
Username (commonly `root` for initial access, or a custom user if configured).
Password or SSH key (if key-based authentication is set up).
2、SSH Client:
On Linux or macOS: The terminal has built-in SSH support.
On Windows: Use tools like PuTTY, Windows Terminal, or PowerShell (with OpenSSH installed).
3、Optional: If using SSH keys, ensure your private key is available on your local machine.
Steps to Connect via SSH
1、Using a Password
If your VPS uses password-based authentication:
Open your terminal (Linux/macOS) or SSH client (Windows).
Run the following command:
bash
ssh username@vps_ip_address
Replace `username` with your VPS username (e.g., `root`) and `vps_ip_address` with the actual IP address of your VPS.
Example:
bash
ssh root@192.168.1.100
When prompted, type `yes` to accept the server's fingerprint (this happens the first time you connect).
Enter the password when prompted、Note that the password won't be visible as you type it.
2、Using an SSH Key
If your VPS is configured for key-based authentication:
Ensure your private key is located on your local machine (e.g., `~/.ssh/id_rsa`).
Run the following command:
bash
ssh -i /path/to/private_key username@vps_ip_address
Replace `/path/to/private_key` with the path to your private key file.
If your key has a passphrase, you'll be prompted to enter it.
3、Using PuTTY (Windows)
If you're using PuTTY:
1、Download and install PuTTY from [its official website](https://www.putty.org/).
2、Open PuTTY and enter the VPS IP address in the Host Name (or IP address) field.
3、Ensure the port is set to `22` (default for SSH).
4、Under Connection Type, select `SSH`.
5、If using an SSH key:
Go to Connection SSH Auth in the left-hand menu.
Click Browse and select your private key file (`.ppk` format).
6、Click Open to start the connection.
7、Enter your username (e.g., `root`) when prompted.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
1、Connection Refused:
Ensure the VPS is running and accessible.
Verify that the SSH service is running on the VPS (`sudo systemctl status ssh`).
Check if the firewall allows SSH traffic (port 22).
2、Permission Denied:
Double-check the username and password/key.
Ensure the correct permissions for your private key file:
bash
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/private_key
3、Host Key Verification Failed:
This happens if the server's fingerprint has changed (e.g., after reinstalling the OS).
Remove the old entry from `~/.ssh/known_hosts`:
bash
ssh-keygen -R vps_ip_address
Additional Tips
Change the Default SSH Port: For security, consider changing the default SSH port (22) to a custom port.
Disable Password Authentication: Once SSH key-based authentication is set up, disable password login to enhance security.
Use SSH Config File: Simplify connections by adding entries to your `~/.ssh/config` file:
plaintext
Host myvps
HostName 192.168.1.100
User root
IdentityFile ~/.ssh/my_private_key
Then connect with:
bash
ssh myvps
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully connect to your VPS via SSH、If you encounter any specific issues, feel free to provide more details, and I’ll assist further!