Connect to a Linux instance by using a remote connection tool in Windows
This topic describes how to connect to a Linux instance by using the PuTTY tool.
Prerequisites
All remote connection tools are designed based on similar logic. In this example, PuTTY is used to connect to a Linux instance. To download PuTTY, go to the Putty official website.
Procedure
1. Download and install PuTTY for Windows.
2. Start the PuTTY client and complete the following settings:
Host Name (or IP Address): Enter the elastic IP address of the instance to which you want to connect.
- Port: Specify the default port 22.
- Connection Type: Select SSH.
- Saved Session: Enter the name of the session, and then click Save. After the settings are saved, PuTTY records the name and IP address of the instance.
3. Click Open to connect to the instance.
Note: The first time you connect to the instance, a PuTTY security alert will be displayed. Click Yes to proceed.
- Enter username root and press the Enter key.
- Enter the password of the instance and press the Enter key.