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HOW TO ACESS SSH

SSH (Secure Shell) is a secure protocol used to remotely access and manage Linux servers, virtual machines, and network devices over a network. This knowledge base provides step-by-step instructions for accessing servers using SSH from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems, including PuTTY configuration, SSH key authentication, common troubleshooting steps, and security best practices for secure remote administration.

Arshpreet Singh

·May 23, 2026·1 min read

Overview

SSH (Secure Shell) is a secure protocol used to remotely access Linux servers, network devices, and virtual machines through a command-line interface.

SSH allows administrators to:

Access remote servers securely
Execute commands remotely
Transfer files securely
Manage systems over a network

Prerequisites

Before accessing a server through SSH, ensure you have:

Server IP address or hostname
Valid username
Password or SSH private key
Network connectivity to the server// your code here
SSH service running on the target server

Default SSH Port

SSH uses the following default port:

$22$

If the server uses a custom SSH port, use that port during connection.

Access SSH from Windows

Method 1: Using Command Prompt / PowerShell

Step 1: Open Command Prompt

Windows + R

Type:

cmd

or open PowerShell.

Step 2: Run SSH Command

Syntax:

ssh username@server_ip

Example:

ssh [email protected]

Step 3: Accept Host Key

First-time connection message:

Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?

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