---
title: How to connect to a Dedibox VPS
description: This page explains how to connect to a Dedibox VPS
tags: vps dedibox ssh connect
dates:
  validation: 2025-05-26
  posted: 2024-05-15
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'


You can manage your Dedibox VPS by accessing it through SSH.

<Requirements />

- A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
- [Created a Dedibox VPS](/dedibox-vps/how-to/create-vps/)

## Connecting from Linux and OSX (Mac)
To connect to your Dedibox VPS from Linux or Mac OSX, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal program on your local machine.
2. Type the following command. Make sure that you replace the placeholder with your own value.
    ```
    ssh root@<YOUR_DEDIBOX_VPS_IP>
    ```
3. If prompted, allow connection to the host by typing `yes` and press Enter.
4. Enter your password and press Enter to log in. You are now connected to your VPS.
    <Message type="tip">
      * When you install your VPS using an SSH key, you do not need a password for authentication, as your key is used for identification.
      * For beginners in the Linux shell, explore our tutorial designed to introduce you to [the first steps of the Linux command line](/tutorials/first-steps-linux-command-line/).
    </Message>

## Connecting from Windows
To connect to your Dedibox VPS from Windows, follow these steps:

1. Download and install [PuTTY](https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html).
    <Message type="note">
       You also have the option to use the [Windows SSH client](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/tutorials/ssh), which is available on Windows 10 or 11 operating systems.
    </Message>
2. Launch PuTTY and enter your Dedibox VPS' IP address in the **Hostname** field.
3. Click **Open** to establish the connection. If prompted, confirm the connection.
4. Enter the username root and the user's password. You are now connected to your VPS.
    <Message type="tip">
      * When you install your VPS using an SSH key, you do not need a password for authentication, as your key is used for identification.
      * For beginners in the Linux shell, explore our tutorial designed to introduce you to [the first steps of the Linux command line](/tutorials/first-steps-linux-command-line/).
    </Message>