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February 10 2020
Updated May 30 2025

How to Connect to a Linux Server Using PuTTY (Step-by-Step Guide)

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This guide describes how to connect to a Linux server.

Download PuTTY app from an official website. Weare going to download Windows version:

Downloading Windows Putty

Run PuTTY. In a window that opens, fill HostName (or IP address) field with a value shown in IP address field of the control panel, and leave all other parameters unchanged. Click Open:

Adding IP address Putty

At the first launch, you will be prompted to cache a server link. Click Accept:

Accepting putty key

Then, input Linux server username and password shown in Administrator login and Administrator password field.

[importatn]Note: When entering a password, you will not see it:[/important]

Typing password and login Putty

If you have entered correct data, you will see a successful login message.

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