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# SSH connection

To connect via SSH to your VPS, follow these steps:

1. Install the [**PuTTY**](https://www.puttygen.com/download-putty) application;
2. Open the PuTTY application;
3. In the "**Host Name**" field, enter the VPS IP address, select "**SSH**" under "**Connection Type**", then click the "**Open**" button;

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4. A new window will opened. Accept the connection by clicking the "**Accept**" button;
5. Enter the username (by default is **root**), press Enter, then enter the VPS password and press Enter to connect to the VPS.