---
title: How to connect to a Mac mini Using SSH
description: This page explains how to connect to a Scaleway Mac mini using SSH.
tags: apple-silicon connection mac-mini mac-mini-m1
dates:
  validation: 2025-08-05
  posted: 2021-05-26
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

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You can connect directly to the terminal of your Mac mini using the SSH protocol and your [SSH key](/organizations-and-projects/concepts/#ssh-key).

<Message type="important">
  [Enabling FileVault](/apple-silicon/faq/#can-i-enable-filevault-on-a-hosted-mac-mini) on a Mac encrypts the disk, preventing remote connections, such as Remote Desktop or SSH, until the FileVault security key or user password is entered. This requires physical access to the machine, making remote management unavailable until unlocked.
</Message>

<Requirements />
- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- An [SSH key](/organizations-and-projects/how-to/create-ssh-key/)
- A [Mac mini](/apple-silicon/how-to/create-mac-mini/)

## Connecting to a Mac mini using SSH

1. Navigate to the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) and log in with your credentials.

2. Click **Apple silicon** under the **Bare Metal** section in the side-menu. This displays a list of your Mac minis.
   <Lightbox image={image} alt="List of Mac minis in Scaleway console" />

3. Click the name of the Mac mini you want to connect to. The **Overview** page for your selected Mac mini displays.
   <Message type="tip">
    You can find your SSH connection information under **SSH command**.
   </Message>
   <Lightbox image={image2} alt="SSH command details in Scaleway console" />

4. Open your terminal application and use the SSH command provided on the **Overview** page to connect.
   - The SSH command will be in the format:
     ```bash
     ssh your_mac_mini_username@<your_mac_mini_ip>
     ```
   - Replace `<your_mac_mini_username>` with your Mac mini username.
   - Replace `<your_mac_mini_ip>` with the actual IP address of your Mac mini.

    <Message type="note">
      * You can find the default username and IP address of your Mac mini on it's overview page in the Scaleway console.
      * For more detailed guidance on connecting via SSH, refer to our documentation on [how to connect to an Instance](/instances/how-to/connect-to-instance/).
    </Message>

<Message type="note">
  Mac mini and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used by Apple under license. Scaleway is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
</Message>