Add SSH to VPS Server
One of the first things you’ll want to do after setting up your VPS server is to add SSH access. SSH (Secure Shell) is a secure protocol used to remotely access and manage your server. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to add SSH to your VPS server.
Step 1: Log in to your VPS server
First, you’ll need to log in to your VPS server using the credentials provided by your hosting provider. This is usually done through an SSH client like PuTTY (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux). Simply enter the IP address of your server and your username and password to log in.
Step 2: Update your server packages
Before adding SSH access, it’s a good idea to update your server’s packages to ensure that you’re running the latest software. Run the following command to update your server:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
Step 3: Install SSH on your server
Next, you’ll need to install SSH on your server if it’s not already installed. You can do this by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install openssh-server
Step 4: Configure SSH on your server
Once SSH is installed, you’ll need to configure it to your liking. You can edit the SSH configuration file located at /etc/ssh/sshd_config to make changes such as port number, authentication methods, and more.
Step 5: Restart the SSH service
After making any changes to the SSH configuration, you’ll need to restart the SSH service for the changes to take effect. Run the following command to restart SSH:
sudo service ssh restart
Step 6: Test your SSH connection
To ensure that SSH is working properly, you can test your SSH connection by attempting to log in to your server using an SSH client. If you’re able to log in without any issues, then congratulations – you’ve successfully added SSH to your VPS server!
Conclusion
Adding SSH to your VPS server is a crucial step in securing and managing your server. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily add SSH access to your VPS server and start securely managing your server remotely.