> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gcore.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect to a Linux server via SSH

> Connect to a Linux virtual server over SSH using the IP address, username, and password from the hosting instructions page.

SSH provides encrypted remote access to Linux virtual servers — Windows servers connect via [RDP](/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-windows-server).

**1. Navigate to Virtual private servers**

Log in to the [Hosting portal](https://hosting.gcore.com) and navigate to **Products/Services** > **Virtual private servers**.

**2. Open the server instructions**

Select the server row by checking its checkbox, then click **Instructions** in the toolbar.

![Virtual private servers list with a server row selected and the Instructions button highlighted in the toolbar](https://mintcdn.com/gcore/494jjlOXZiI1ohtY/images/docs/hosting/virtual-servers/manage/connect/linux-server/connect-to-linux-server-via-ssh/connect-to-linux-server-via-ssh-image1.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=494jjlOXZiI1ohtY\&q=85\&s=6c296e114465fd09aa049d791b77a2b7)

**3. Note the connection credentials**

The Instructions page lists the server IP address, username, and password needed for the SSH connection.

**4. Connect to the server**

Open a terminal. On macOS and Linux, use the built-in Terminal app. On Windows, use Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal.

Run the SSH command using the username and IP address from the Instructions page:

```sh theme={null}
ssh <username>@<server_ip>
```

**5. Enter the password**

At the password prompt, enter the server password from the Instructions page.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Some SSH clients do not display characters as they are typed. Enter the password and press Enter — the connection establishes even though the screen appears blank.