How Do I Log into Unix Using Putty?
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How do I login to Linux using PuTTY?

Start by entering the Host Name (or IP address) of the server you are trying to connect to. You can specify the user you want to connect to your server as by adding it before the server hostname followed by an @ symbol so the whole thing looks similar to an email address, like [email protected]

How do I access Unix?

Logging into an UNIX server

Install using the default settings on your computer. Double-click the PuTTY icon. Enter the UNIX/Linux server hostname in the ‘Host Name’ box, and press the ‘Open’ button at the bottom of the dialog box. Enter your username and password when prompted.

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