How Do I Connect to a Local Ubuntu Server?
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How do I remotely connect to Ubuntu Server?

Connect to Ubuntu from Windows using Putty SSH client

In the putty configuration window, under session category, type IP address of the remote server in the box labeled as Hostname (or IP address). From connection type, select SSH radio button.

How do I connect to a local server?

4 Answers. To access the server from itself, use or . To access the server from a separate computer on the same network, use where X.X is your server’s local IP address. You can find the sever’s local IP address (assuming it’s Linux) by running hostname -I .

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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