MacOS/Linux using Password

Connecting via SSH from the Command Line on macOS or Linux using a Password

Prerequisite

• An instance created with password authentication (see launch instance steps).

Instructions

1. Log in to the project

Select a project from the projects management page to enter the project detail page.

Project Detail

2. Go to the Instances page

In the left-hand menu, click COMPUTE > Instances to go to the instance page.

Instances List

3. Go to the Instance Detail page

Click on the desired instance from the list to enter its detail page.

Instance Detail

4. Check the External IP

Copy the external IP of the instance and check the SSH settings under Networks & Security Groups.

Instance External IP

5. Open the Terminal application

Launch the Terminal program on your macOS or Linux system.

Terminal

6. Run the SSH command

Enter the following SSH command:

ssh nc-user@INSTANCE_EXTERNAL_IP

Replace INSTANCE_EXTERNAL_IP with your instance's External IP address.

Secure Shell using Password

When prompted, type yes and press Enter to accept the server's host key. Then, enter the password you configured for the instance and press Enter.