{"id":4782,"date":"2021-11-15T05:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T11:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/?p=4782"},"modified":"2026-01-23T07:14:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T13:14:38","slug":"how-to-connect-with-ssh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/how-to-connect-with-ssh\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect with SSH?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212121;color:#212121\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #212121;color:#212121\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/how-to-connect-with-ssh\/#windows\" >Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/how-to-connect-with-ssh\/#connect_with_ssh_macos\" >Connect with SSH MacOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/how-to-connect-with-ssh\/#connect_with_ssh_linux\" >Connect with SSH Linux<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/how-to-connect-with-ssh\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to manage Linux operating system-based machines remotely, you can take the help of SSH protocol like we do RDP for Windows-based machines. In this article, we will be covering multiple platforms and a guide on how to connect with SSH?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"windows\"><\/span>Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Windows operating system, we don&#8217;t have a direct application to initialise the SSH connection. So, for Windows, we will be using a third-party application, i.e. Putty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Download Putty (Following URL),<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/putty.software\">putty.software<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Open PuTTY application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-putty-application-windows.jpg\" alt=\"open putty application windows\" class=\"wp-image-4837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-putty-application-windows.jpg 892w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-putty-application-windows-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-putty-application-windows-768x746.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Enter the required information,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hostname\/IP Address:<\/strong> Enter the server&#8217;s hostname or the IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The port changes based on service. All Managed KnownHost VPS\/Dedicated  servers use 2200.<br>Any other service uses 22<br><strong>Port<\/strong>: 2200 (unless you\u2019ve altered the default)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connection<\/strong> <strong>Type<\/strong>: Select SSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-the-required-details-putty-windows.jpg\" alt=\"enter the required details putty windows\" class=\"wp-image-4835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-the-required-details-putty-windows.jpg 931w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-the-required-details-putty-windows-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-the-required-details-putty-windows-768x747.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Now, click on <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-to-ssh-in-windows.jpg\" alt=\"how to connect to ssh in windows\" class=\"wp-image-4836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-to-ssh-in-windows.jpg 931w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-to-ssh-in-windows-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-to-ssh-in-windows-768x747.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. You are most likely to encounter Security Warning&nbsp;\u2192<strong> Click<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Accept<\/strong>&nbsp;for the first login time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accept-security-warning-putty-windows-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"accept security warning putty windows\" class=\"wp-image-4834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accept-security-warning-putty-windows-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accept-security-warning-putty-windows-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accept-security-warning-putty-windows-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/accept-security-warning-putty-windows.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Enter the Username &amp; Password for the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-username-and-password-for-ssh-windows-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"enter username and password for ssh windows\" class=\"wp-image-4839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-username-and-password-for-ssh-windows-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-username-and-password-for-ssh-windows-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-username-and-password-for-ssh-windows-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-username-and-password-for-ssh-windows.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Congratulations! You have successfully logged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-connect-windows-complete-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"ssh connect windows complete\" class=\"wp-image-4838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-connect-windows-complete-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-connect-windows-complete-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-connect-windows-complete-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-connect-windows-complete.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"connect_with_ssh_macos\"><\/span>Connect with SSH MacOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MacOS comes with a terminal, through which you can initialise the SSH connection directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Open Terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-terminal-macos-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"open terminal macos\" class=\"wp-image-4844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-terminal-macos-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-terminal-macos-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-terminal-macos-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/open-terminal-macos.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Enter the following command on the Terminal,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For custom SSH port.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><strong>ssh -p &lt;Custom Port&gt; username@ipaddress<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For default SSH port i.e., 22.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><strong>ssh username@ipaddress<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-command-macos-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"ssh command macos\" class=\"wp-image-4846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-command-macos-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-command-macos-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-command-macos-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ssh-command-macos.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. For the first time, you might encounter security warning &#8220;Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes\/no\/[fingerprint])?&nbsp;&#8221; \u2192 <strong>Type<\/strong> <strong>Yes<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Hit<\/strong> <strong>Return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-macos-ssh-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"security warning macos ssh\" class=\"wp-image-4845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-macos-ssh-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-macos-ssh-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-macos-ssh-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-macos-ssh.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Enter the password for the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-ssh-password-macos-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"enter ssh password macos\" class=\"wp-image-4842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-ssh-password-macos-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-ssh-password-macos-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-ssh-password-macos-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-ssh-password-macos.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Congratulations! You have successfully logged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-ssh-macos-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"how to connect ssh macos\" class=\"wp-image-4843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-ssh-macos-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-ssh-macos-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-ssh-macos-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/how-to-connect-ssh-macos.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"connect_with_ssh_linux\"><\/span>Connect with SSH Linux<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Just like Terminal, we used in MacOS, in the Linux as well we need to open Linux terminal and run the following command,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For custom SSH port.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><strong>ssh -p &lt;Custom Port&gt; username@ipaddress<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For default SSH port i.e., 22.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><strong>ssh username@ipaddress<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/run-ssh-command-linux-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"run ssh command linux\" class=\"wp-image-4849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/run-ssh-command-linux-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/run-ssh-command-linux-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/run-ssh-command-linux-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/run-ssh-command-linux.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. For the first time, you might encounter security warning &#8220;Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes\/no\/[fingerprint])?&nbsp;&#8221; \u2192 <strong>Type<\/strong> <strong>Yes<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Hit<\/strong> <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-linux-ssh-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"security warning linux ssh\" class=\"wp-image-4850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-linux-ssh-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-linux-ssh-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-linux-ssh-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/security-warning-linux-ssh.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Enter the password for user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-password-for-the-ssh-user-linux-1024x484.jpg\" alt=\"enter password for the ssh user linux\" class=\"wp-image-4848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-password-for-the-ssh-user-linux-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-password-for-the-ssh-user-linux-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-password-for-the-ssh-user-linux-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knownhost.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/enter-password-for-the-ssh-user-linux.jpg 1316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Congratulations! You have successfully logged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gone over how to connect with SSH from multiple platforms. Many third-party applications are used for the SSH connection, but we have covered this article&#8217;s handiest and ready to use application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KnownHost offers 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, all 7 days of the week best in class technical support. A dedicated team ready to help you with requests should you need our assistance. You\u2019re not using KnownHost for the best webhosting experience? Well, why not? 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