How to Access Your Elastic VPS on Different Operating Systems?

AccuWeb Cloud provides powerful Elastic VPS instances based on the Linux operating system. After creating your server, you may want to access and manage it from different operating systems, like Windows, Linux, or directly through your web browser. In this article, we’ll walk you through all the possible ways to connect to your Elastic VPS using tools like SSH, Web SSH, and SSH Gate.

Step 1: Find Your VPS Login Details

Once you create an Elastic VPS, you will receive an email from AccuWeb Cloud. This email includes:

• Root username
• Root password
• Public IP address
• Access URL

You will use this information to log in to your VPS.

Available Methods to Access Your Elastic VPS

AccuWeb Cloud supports the following three methods to access your VPS:
1. SSH Gate (Key-Based Secure Access): The SSH Gate method allows you to securely access your VPS using SSH key pairs. This method offers better security because it does not use passwords. Instead, it checks if your private key matches the public key saved in your AccuWeb Cloud account.
Example SSH Command: ssh [email protected] -p 3022

SSH Key Requirement: Before using this method, you must generate an SSH key and upload your public key to the AccuWeb Cloud dashboard.

• How to Generate SSH Key
• How to Add SSH Key to Dashboard

2. Web SSH (Browser-Based Terminal): If you don’t want to install any software or configure SSH keys, the Web SSH method is a quick and easy way to access your VPS using only your web browser. This method is great for simple tasks and for accessing your VPS from any device, anywhere.

3. Public IP Address (Direct SSH Login): You can also connect directly to your VPS using the Public IP address and a terminal (Linux) or SSH tool (like PuTTY on Windows).
🔧 Example SSH Command:
ssh [email protected]

Steps to Access From Different Operating Systems

1. Access from Windows VPS

There are two main ways to access your Elastic VPS from Windows:
A. Using Command Prompt (if OpenSSH is installed):

1. Open Command Prompt (cmd) and run SSH Gate of your Elastic VPS or use an IP address to connect VPS:
With SSH Gate: ssh [email protected] -p 3022

With IP address: ssh username@IP_address

B. Using PuTTY:

1. Download and install PuTTY from https://putty.org

2. Enter the IP or SSH Gate address in the Host Name field

3. Set the port (22 for IP login or 3022 for SSH Gate)

4. Click Open to start the session

5. Log in using your username (root) and password or private key

2. Access from Linux VPS

Accessing your Elastic VPS from another Linux server is very straightforward:
1. Open the Terminal

2. Run either of the following:

If you IP address run: ssh root@your-public-ip

If you have your VPS SSH gate, run your VPS SSH Gate command: Ex. ssh [email protected] -p 3022
Enter your password (if using direct IP) or ensure SSH key is added (for SSH Gate)

3. Access from AccuWeb Dashboard (Web SSH)

This is the easiest way for users without technical tools:
1. Visit https://app.cp-accuweb.cloud/

2. Log in to your account.

3. Locate your Elastic VPS.

4. Click Web SSH.

5. A browser-based terminal will appear, and you’ll be connected.

Conclusion

Accessing your Elastic VPS on AccuWeb Cloud is simple and flexible, whether you’re using Windows, Linux, or a web browser. Depending on your preference and technical experience, you can choose between:

• SSH Gate for secure, key-based access
• Direct SSH with Public IP for quick login using a password
• Web SSH for easy browser-based access without installing any tools

Each method offers a different level of convenience and security, making it suitable for beginners and advanced users alike. Always ensure you keep your credentials safe, and use SSH keys wherever possible for better protection.
By following this guide, you’ll be able to connect to your VPS quickly and manage it confidently, no matter what system you’re using.