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# Connect to a Linux server

> Connect to a Linux server over SSH with credentials from the hosting dashboard or activation email.

Linux servers support SSH (Secure Shell) for remote access. Retrieve the connection credentials from the [Hosting portal](https://hosting.gcore.com) or the activation email, then connect using an SSH client.

On Windows, use an SSH client — [PuTTY](https://www.putty.org/) is a popular choice. On Linux and macOS, SSH is available in the terminal.

## Connect via SSH

**1. Navigate to the server list**

Log in to the Hosting portal. In the left sidebar, select **Products/Services** → **Dedicated servers**.

**2. Select the server**

Check the box next to the server row. The toolbar activates.

**3. Retrieve credentials**

In the toolbar, click **Instructions**. A page opens with the connection credentials.

![Dedicated servers list with a server selected and the Instructions button in the toolbar](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar/images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-linux-server/connect-to-a-linux-server-image1.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=1bA_7wZnxXhG8zar\&q=85\&s=5733e9fc6d42225438476348682db5f6)

Note the **SSH server** (server IP address), **Username**, and **Password**. The same credentials appear in the activation email sent after provisioning.

**4. Connect**

Open a terminal (or SSH client on Windows) and run:

```bash theme={null}
ssh username@<IP address>
```

Enter the password when prompted.