Getting StartedGetting Started with Linux
Whenever you install a Linux-based Operating System on your server for the first time, this information can help you get started.
When a Linux OS is first installed, only the root user is created, and the default SSH port 22 is configured.
Your Login Credentials
To log into the server via SSH after a clean installation, you should always use the following login credentials:
- Username:
root - Password: The password you set when you triggered the OS installation.
How to Connect
To initiate an SSH connection, you will need the server's IP address or Hostname. You can find both of these in your PowerPanel under Hardware -> Server Management. Click on the Details button next to the server in question for all relevant information.
Your initial login attempt in a standard Linux terminal should look like this:
After your initial login, you are free to create more users if needed and change the default SSH port if you wish to do so.
Note: Passwords are not written down or saved anywhere on our side for security reasons. Please make sure to remember your root password or write it down somewhere safe.