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VPS Getting Started & SSH Access

Welcome to your WhiteFox Virtual Private Server (VPS)! This guide shows you how to connect to your Linux server and perform basic administrative tasks.

Connecting via SSH​

To connect to your server, you will need:

  1. The IP Address of your VPS.
  2. The SSH Port (default is 22 unless configured otherwise).
  3. The Username (usually root or a custom username).
  4. The Password or SSH Private Key sent to your email.

SSH Command (Linux/macOS/Git Bash)​

Open your terminal and run:

ssh root@your_server_ip

SSH Client (Windows)​

If you are on Windows, you can use:

  • PuTTY (enter the IP address and click Open).
  • Windows Terminal / PowerShell using the standard ssh command.

Basic Linux Commands​

Once logged in, here are a few basic commands to help you navigate:

  • Check disk usage: df -h
  • Check memory usage: free -h
  • View system resource usage: htop (or top)
  • Update system packages: 
    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y