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Once your Linux VPS is active, the first thing you’ll want to do is log in. We provide full root access via SSH, so you can connect directly from your computer’s terminal. You’ll need three things from your welcome email:
  • Server IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.50)
  • Username (this is always root)
  • Password

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Connecting from macOS or Linux

If you’re using a Mac or a Linux computer, you don’t need to install anything. The SSH tool is already built-in.
1

Open your Terminal

Open the Terminal app on your Mac or Linux desktop.
2

Run the SSH Command

Type the following command, replacing YOUR_IP with your actual server’s IP address:
ssh root@YOUR_IP
Press Enter.
3

Accept the Fingerprint

The first time you connect, you’ll see a warning about the host’s authenticity. Type yes and hit Enter to save the server’s fingerprint.
4

Enter your Password

Paste your root password. Note: As you type or paste the password, nothing will show up on the screen. This is a normal Linux security feature. Just hit Enter when you’re done.

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Connecting from Windows

If you’re on Windows 10 or 11, you can use the built-in Command Prompt or PowerShell, which works exactly like the Mac/Linux instructions above. Alternatively, you can use a popular third-party client like PuTTY:
1

Download PuTTY

Download and install PuTTY.
2

Enter your IP Address

Open PuTTY. In the “Host Name (or IP address)” box, paste your FlashRDP server’s IP. Make sure the port is set to 22.
3

Connect

Click Open. If you see a security alert, click Accept.
4

Log in

When the black terminal window says login as:, type root and hit Enter. Then paste your password (you can right-click to paste in PuTTY) and hit Enter.
Locked out? If you ever lose your SSH access or misconfigure your firewall, don’t panic. You can always use the VNC Console in your FlashRDP Control Panel to log in directly.
Last modified on June 6, 2026