{"id":24274,"date":"2026-10-20T08:40:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/how-do-i-log-into-my-vps-or-dedicated-server\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T11:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T11:54:43","slug":"how-do-i-log-into-my-vps-or-dedicated-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-do-i-log-into-my-vps-or-dedicated-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Logging Into Your VPS or Dedicated Server with 1-grid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 id=\"htoc-securely-connect-to-your-windows-or-linux-hosting-server-via-remote-desktop-protocol-rdp-or-secure-shell-ssh\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Securely connect to your Windows or Linux hosting server via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Secure Shell (SSH).<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To log into your VPS (Virtual Private Server) or Dedicated Server, you must use a remote connection protocol that matches your server&#8217;s underlying operating system.<\/strong> For Windows environments, this connection requires the <strong>Remote Desktop Connection (RDP)<\/strong> utility. For Linux platforms, connections route through an encrypted <strong>Secure Shell (SSH)<\/strong> network session loop. Your default administrative server access parameters are delivered directly to your inbox via a&nbsp;welcome email&nbsp;upon purchase. This guide walks you through establishing an RDP link and connecting via an SSH terminal application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4.png 1400w, https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4-50x19.png 50w, https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4-100x38.png 100w, https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-4-60x23.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-contrasted htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-before-you-begin\">Before You Begin&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-follow-these-steps\">Follow These Steps&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-part-1-log-in-to-your-windows-server-rdp-method\">RDP Method: Log In to Your Windows Server<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-part-2-log-in-to-your-linux-server-via-putty-windows-desktop-clients\">Windows Desktop Clients: Log In to Your Linux Server via PuTTY<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-part-3-log-in-to-your-linux-server-via-terminal-mac-or-linux-computing-platforms\">Mac or Linux Computing Platforms: Log In to Your Linux Server via Terminal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-happens-next\">What Happens Next?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-important-things-to-know\">Important Things to Know&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes to Avoid&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\">If This Didn&#8217;t Work&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-you-re-ready\">You\u2019re Ready!&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-related-articles\">Related Articles&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-need-help\">Need Help?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Begin<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before attempting to launch a remote management session loop, make sure you meet the following baseline requirements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-unique-server-connection-parameters-are-ready-server-hostname-ip-address-port-number-administrative-username-and-password\">Your unique <strong>server connection parameters<\/strong> are ready (<strong>Server Hostname\/IP Address,<\/strong> <strong>Administrative Username, and Password<\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-terminal-utility-client-app-active-on-your-desktop-machine-e-g-putty-for-windows-loop-setups-or-native-terminal-app-frameworks-for-linux-and-mac-machines\">A terminal utility client app active on your desktop machine (e.g., PuTTY for Windows loop setups or native Terminal app frameworks for Linux and Mac machines).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-follow-these-steps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow These Steps<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-part-1-log-in-to-your-windows-server-rdp-method\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">RDP Method:<strong> Log In to Your Windows Serve<\/strong>r<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-1-on-your-local-windows-computer-device-screen-layout-click-on-start-type-run-into-the-search-field-row-and-press-enter\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> On your local Windows computer, click on <strong>Start<\/strong>, type <strong>Run<\/strong> in the search bar, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-2-type-mstsc-console-or-simply-mstsc-to-initialise-the-standard-remote-desktop-connection-software-client-inside-the-run-popup-window-field-row-and-click-ok\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Type <em>mstsc \/console<\/em> (or <em>mstsc<\/em> to initialise the standard <strong>Remote Desktop Connection<\/strong> software client) inside the Run pop-up window field and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-3-inside-the-remote-desktop-interface-box-locate-the-computer-entry-line-input-your-server-s-public-ip-address-string-and-click-connect\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Inside the Remote Desktop interface box, locate the <strong>Computer<\/strong> entry line, input your server\u2019s public <strong>IP address string<\/strong>, and click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-4-a-security-authorisation-panel-sheet-will-populate-input-your-administrative-username-typically-administrator-and-your-complex-master-access-password-exactly-as-provided-then-click-ok-to-launch-your-full-windows-desktop-interface\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> A security authorisation panel will populate. Input your administrative username (typically<em> Administrator<\/em>) and your master access password exactly as provided, then click <strong>OK<\/strong> to launch your full Windows desktop interface.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Windows-Run-Image-for-VPS-and-Dedi-Server.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35659\" style=\"width:376px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-part-2-log-in-to-your-linux-server-via-putty-windows-desktop-clients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows Desktop Client<\/strong>s:<strong> Log In to Your Linux Server via PuTTY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-1-open-the-putty-application-client-configuration-screen-layout-on-your-machine\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/putty.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PuTTY<\/strong><\/a> application client on your machine.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-2-locate-the-host-name-or-ip-address-field-block-row-and-input-your-unique-linux-server-ip-address-string\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Locate the <strong>Host Name (or IP address)<\/strong> field and input your <em>unique Linux server IP address string<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-3-ensure-the-connection-type-radio-toggle-button-selector-matches-ssh-then-click-the-open-button-at-the-absolute-bottom-of-the-panel-configuration-deck\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Ensure the connection type toggle button selector matches <strong>SSH<\/strong>, then click <strong>Open<\/strong> at the absolute bottom of the panel configuration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-4-first-time-security-check-if-an-alert-popup-flags-an-unrecognised-server-host-key-token-fingerprint-box-click-yes-to-verify-the-line-item-and-save-the-key-loop-to-your-register\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> <em>First-Time Security Check:<\/em> If an alert pop-up flags an unrecognised server host key token fingerprint box, click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to verify the line item and save the key to your register.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-5-a-black-command-console-terminal-block-screen-windowpane-will-slide-open-type-your-secure-administrative-username-typically-root-at-the-prompt-hit-enter-supply-your-hidden-complex-password-string-and-press-enter-to-connect\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> A black command console terminal block screen window pane will slide open. Type your secure administrative username (typically <em>root<\/em>) at the prompt, then hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. Next, supply your hidden password, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to connect.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/How-to-Use-_b_PuTTY__b_-SSH-Client-on-Windows-Mac-and-Linux.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35656\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6918084685397705;width:652px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"htoc-part-3-log-in-to-your-linux-server-via-terminal-mac-or-linux-computing-platforms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mac or Linux Computing Platforms<\/strong>: <strong>Log In to Your Linux Server via Terminal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-1-launch-the-native-built-in-terminal-utility-application-client-skin-on-your-macos-or-linux-desktop-interface-layout\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Launch the native built-in <strong>Terminal<\/strong> utility application on your macOS or Linux desktop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-2-click-inside-your-command-line-prompt-area-and-prepare-your-execution-parameters-loop-exactly-as-mapped\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click inside your command line prompt area and prepare your execution parameters loop exactly as mapped:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-lt-username-represents-your-root-system-login-profile\"><em>&lt;username&gt;<\/em> represents your root system login profile.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-lt-host-represents-your-primary-public-server-hostname-string-or-server-ip-layout-block\"><em>&lt;host&gt;<\/em> represents your primary public server hostname string or server IP address.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-3-type-the-following-precise-ssh-string-code-syntax-into-your-active-terminal-workspace-block-line-and-press-enter-ssh-lt-username-lt-host\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> <strong>Type<\/strong> the following precise SSH string code syntax into your active terminal workspace block line and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:&nbsp;ssh &lt;username&gt;@&lt;host&gt;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-4-if-prompted-by-a-security-validation-warning-regarding-the-server-s-unique-host-key-integrity-layer-type-yes-and-hit-enter\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> If prompted by a security validation warning regarding the server&#8217;s unique host key integrity layer, <strong>type<\/strong> <em>yes<\/em> and hit<strong> Enter<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-step-5-type-your-secure-account-access-password-string-when-prompted-note-that-terminal-screens-mask-characters-entirely-while-typing-for-maximum-protection-and-hit-enter-to-finalise-connection-initialisation-parameters\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> <strong>Type <\/strong>your secure account access password when prompted <em>(note that terminal screens mask characters entirely while typing for maximum protection)<\/em>. Then hit <strong>Enter<\/strong> to finalise connection initialisation parameters.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1421\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-Terminal-app-is-highlighted-in-the-Utilities-folder-inside-the-Applications.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35658\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4412567845464046;width:616px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1364\" height=\"966\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-command-for-establishing-the-SSH-connection-is-shown-in-the-Mac-Terminal-window.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35657\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4120755714096975;width:618px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-what-happens-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens Next?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once authorised connections lock down, you gain complete root command authority over your web infrastructure boundaries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-direct-workspace-deployment-any-system-rule-software-library-installation-or-file-architecture-rewrite-you-run-takes-effect-on-the-host-server-immediately\"><strong>Direct Workspace Deployment:<\/strong> Any system rule, software library installation, or file architecture rewrite you run takes effect on the host server immediately.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-persistent-monitoring-tasks-you-can-launch-resource-logging-tools-or-background-updates-that-keep-executing-seamlessly-even-after-closing-out-your-terminal-application-panels\"><strong>Persistent Monitoring Tasks:<\/strong> You can launch resource logging tools or background updates that keep executing seamlessly even after closing out your terminal application panels.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-important-things-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Things to Know<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-the-welcoming-email-your-details-for-your-server-are-sent-in-this-email-upon-purchase-if-you-ever-lose-track-of-these-details-log-in-to-your-1-grid-client-portal-dashboard-area-open-the-account-information-dropdown-on-the-top-right-of-your-dashboard-select-email-history-and-search-for-your-welcome-server-details-email-to-obtain-your-historical-server-documents\"><strong>The Welcome Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;The details for your server upon purchase.&nbsp;If you ever lose track of these details, log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/client\/clientarea.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-grid Client Portal<\/a> dashboard area, open the Account Information dropdown on the top right of your dashboard, select \u201cEmail History\u201d and search for your Welcome\/Server Details email to obtain your historical server documents.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-the-host-key-verification-loop-seeing-a-security-fingerprint-pop-up-during-your-initial-connection-handshake-is-completely-normal-however-if-this-message-returns-later-after-you-have-already-validated-the-host-key-it-may-flag-that-your-server-instance-has-been-freshly-reinstalled-or-that-an-external-routing-loop-conflict-exists\"><strong>The Host Key Verification Loop:<\/strong> Seeing a security fingerprint pop-up during your initial connection handshake is completely normal. However, if this message returns later after you have already validated the host key, it may flag that your server instance has been freshly reinstalled or that an external routing loop conflict exists.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-forgetting-that-terminal-connection-windows-keep-password-tracking-characters-completely-invisible-while-you-input-them\">Forgetting that terminal connection windows keep password-tracking characters completely invisible while you input them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-leaving-your-active-remote-rdp-user-profiles-running-massive-visual-automation-tasks-inside-active-windowpanes-without-logging-off-safely\">Leaving active remote RDP user profiles running large visual automation tasks inside active window panes without logging off safely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confusing-linux-terminal-ssh-commands-with-windows-remote-desktop-utilities\">Confusing Linux terminal SSH commands with Windows remote desktop utilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-if-this-didn-t-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If This Didn&#8217;t Work<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If connection handshakes return immediate timeout warning logs or socket drop alerts, confirm that your server package status reads active and isn&#8217;t paused due to billing adjustments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-you-re-ready\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You\u2019re Ready!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your server connection methodologies are fully mastered. Managing your systems strategically via secure RDP tracks or authenticated SSH command lines ensures you maintain maximum structural integrity over your active websites and digital enterprise deployments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-related-articles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Articles<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-download-and-install-putty\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-download-and-install-putty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Download and Install PuTTY<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-start-a-ssh-session-from-the-command-line-in-putty\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-start-a-ssh-session-from-the-command-line-in-putty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Start an SSH Session from the Command Line in PuTTY<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-what-is-the-difference-between-a-vps-and-a-dedicated-server\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-vps-and-a-dedicated-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>What is the Difference Between a VPS and a Dedicated Server?<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-how-to-install-your-ssl-on-business-vps\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-install-your-ssl-on-business-vps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Install Your SSL on a Business VPS<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-vps-quick-guides\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=VPS&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VPS Quick Guides<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-guide-to-dedicated-servers-at-1-grid\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/a-guide-to-dedicated-servers-at-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>A Guide to Dedicated Servers at 1-grid<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-dedicated-server-quick-guides\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=Dedicated&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dedicated Server Quick Guides<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-need-help\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Help?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your terminal utilities display persistent connection refused alerts, or if your system credentials return continuous access loop validation errors, <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before logging a support ticket, please isolate:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-your-primary-server-hostname-or-core-ip-address-string\">Your primary <strong>server hostname or core IP address string<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-confirmation-of-whether-you-are-configuring-a-windows-rdp-or-linux-ssh-profile-layout\">Confirmation of whether you are configuring a <strong>Windows RDP or Linux SSH profile layout<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-exact-text-logs-and-alphanumeric-codes-of-any-error-notifications-displaying\">The exact text logs and alphanumeric codes of any <strong>error notifications<\/strong> displayed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-screenshot-of-your-terminal-client-setup-window-view-showing-your-connection-variables\">A <strong>screenshot of your terminal client setup window view<\/strong> showing your connection variables.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Securely connect to your Windows or Linux hosting server via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Secure Shell (SSH).&nbsp; To log into your VPS (Virtual Private Server) or Dedicated Server, you must use a remote connection protocol that matches your server&#8217;s underlying operating system. 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