Connect to instances

Connect to Linux (Container) instances

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 [email protected]

   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 PuTTY.

Connect to Windows Instances