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
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 Press Enter.
YOUR_IP with your actual server’s IP address: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.
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.