How to Connect to Your VPS via SSH / VPS Setup

How to Connect to Your VPS via SSH

This guide explains how to securely connect to your LumaDock VPS using SSH from Windows, macOS, or Linux. SSH (Secure Shell) is the most common and secure way to manage your server remotely.

1. What You Need

Your VPS IP address (visible in your control panel)
Your username (default: root for KVM VPS)
Your password or SSH key

All the credentials and information you need to connect to your server are sent to your registered email once when your VPS is deployed.

2. Windows: Using PowerShell or Windows Terminal

Press Windows + S, search for PowerShell or Terminal, and open it.
Run this command (replace with your actual IP):
```
ssh root@your.vps.ip.address
```
Accept the fingerprint by typing yes if prompted.
Enter your VPS password when asked.

Or use PuTTY

Download PuTTY.
Enter your VPS IP into the Host Name field.
Port: 22 | Connection Type: SSH
Click Open and log in as root.

3. macOS: Using Terminal

Open the Terminal app.
Run the following:
```
ssh root@your.vps.ip.address
```
Accept the fingerprint and enter your password when prompted.

4. Linux: Using Terminal

Same steps as macOS:

ssh root@your.vps.ip.address

Optional: Connecting with SSH Keys (Advanced)

Generate keys on your computer:
```
ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096
```

Upload your public key to your VPS:

cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub | ssh root@your.vps.ip.address 'mkdir -p ~/.ssh && cat >> ~/.ssh/authorized_keys'

Next time, connect without typing your password:
```
ssh root@your.vps.ip.address
```

❓ Troubleshooting

Error	Cause	Solution
`Permission denied (publickey)`	SSH key missing or wrong	Use password login or re-upload your key
`Connection refused`	SSH port is closed	Open port 22 in your firewall panel
`Host unreachable`	Wrong IP or network issue	Verify IP and try pinging the server

Firewall Tip

Make sure TCP port 22 is open in your LumaDock firewall settings. You can manage firewall rules directly from your VPS panel.

Summary

System	Method	Command
Windows	Terminal / PuTTY	`ssh root@ip`
macOS	Terminal	`ssh root@ip`
Linux	Terminal	`ssh root@ip`

If you need help, contact LumaDock Support — we’re here for you 24/7.

How to Connect to Your VPS via SSH / VPS Setup