How Do I Connect to a Unix Server Using Putty?

How do I connect to a Linux server using PuTTY?

To connect to your Linux (Ubuntu) Machine

1. Step 1 – Start PuTTY. From the Start menu, choose All Programs > PuTTY > PuTTY.
2. Step 2 – In the Category pane, choose Session.
3. Step 3 – In the Host Name box, add the username and machine address in the following format. …
4. Step 4 – Click Open in the PuTTY dialog box.

How do I connect to a remote server using PuTTY?

How to Connect PuTTY

1. Launch the PuTTY SSH client, then enter your server’s SSH IP and SSH Port. Click the Open button to proceed.
2. A login as: message will pop-up and asks you to enter your SSH username. For VPS users, this is usually root. …
3. Type your SSH password and press Enter again.