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Connect to Linux (Container) Instances

During the launch an instance, a default user will be created, and this user will have no password set. Instead, your SSH key is copied to the VM and you will be able to login to the machine via SSH using the default username. The default username varies between Operating Systems. Here are the usernames for our official distributions:

Distribution

Username

Ubuntu Linux

ubuntu

Debian Linux

debian

CentOS Linux

centos

Fedora Linux / Fedora CoreOS

fedora

Rancher Linux

rancher

Flatcar Linux

core

VyOS

vyos

Fortigate

admin

To connect by using a terminal on Linux, macOS, or Windows Subsystem for Linux:

  1. Open your terminal, and enter the command ssh username@185.xx.xx.xx

    Substitute in your instance's address after the @. The username is mentioned above in the list for your desired distribution.

  2. Press ENTER and answer yes to the prompt that confirms the connection.

  3. When you've logged in, your command prompt changes, and you'll see a welcome screen.

Windows users can alternatively connect with .

Connect to Windows Instances

To access a Windows Instance, use the RDP protocol and an RDP client for your operating system:

  • Windows:

  • macOS:

  • Linux:

Specify the address in the client and provide the default username Administrator and the password specified during the deployment (wizard).

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