Connecting to Your Server via SSH

By Admin · Feb 25, 2026 · Updated Apr 23, 2026 · 32 views · 1 min read

What is SSH?

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol for securely connecting to remote servers. It encrypts all communication, making it the standard way to manage Linux servers.

From macOS or Linux

Open Terminal and run:

ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

If using a custom SSH key:

ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_ed25519 root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

From Windows

Windows 10+ includes OpenSSH. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt:

ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

Alternatively, use PuTTY — a free SSH client with a graphical interface.

SSH Key Authentication

Key-based auth is more secure than passwords. Generate a key pair:

# Generate key (on your local machine)
ssh-keygen -t ed25519

# Copy to server
ssh-copy-id root@YOUR_SERVER_IP

SSH Config File

Simplify connections by adding entries to ~/.ssh/config:

Host mybreeze
    HostName YOUR_SERVER_IP
    User root
    IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_ed25519

Then simply run ssh mybreeze to connect.

Troubleshooting

Connection refused — ensure SSH is running on the server and port 22 is open
Permission denied — check your key permissions (chmod 600 ~/.ssh/id_ed25519)
Timeout — verify the IP address and check for firewall rules