Cloud Server sign in details
To sign in to the Cloud Server you need a username and password.
Username
The username is assigned by default according to the template selected.
| OS |
username |
| openSUSE |
opensuse |
| Debian |
debian |
| AlmaLinux |
almalinux |
| Ubuntu |
ubuntu |
| Windows |
administrator |
Password
The first time you sign in to the Cloud Server, you need a password set up after creating the Cloud Server.
To set the password, follow these steps:
- sign in to the New Cloud Management Platform;
- in the left vertical menu, under SERVICES select Compute;
- in the Cloud Server area click on Go to Cloud Server;
- in the Cloud Server section, find the Cloud Server and click on the three dots ... at the end of the row;
- select Manage from the list of options;
- this will take you to the Cloud Server details page;
- click on Cloud Server actions and select Set password;
- a Set Password pop up will appear in which you have to enter and confirm the password (password requirements);
- finishing setting the password by pressing Confirm.
Connecting to the Cloud Server via RDP
RDP (
Remote Desktop Protocol) is a Microsoft-developed protocol that allows you to connect to a remote computer using a graphical interface. While RDP is native to Windows, many clients are available for other operating systems, such as Linux or macOS.
To connect to the Cloud Server from a Windows computer, follow these steps:
Start >
Windows Accessories >
Remote Desktop Connection
a window will open requesting connection details;
use the following details:
- IP address linked to your Cloud Server;
- administrator as Cloud Server username;
- Cloud Server password:
- first time access code (entered when creating the Cloud Server) if signing in for the first time;
- the password selected after first sign in.
Connecting to the Cloud Server via SSH
SSH (
Secure SHell) is a network protocol that allows you to connect to a remote computer using a command-line interface based on Unix systems. SSH commands are encrypted and secure.
Connecting to a Linux Cloud Server from a Linux computer
To connect to a Linux Cloud Server from a Linux computer, simply use the SSH command:
ssh 85.235.xxx.xx -l username
where the IP, the Cloud Server IP and the username change according to the
template used in the Cloud Server, when you press send you will be asked for the Cloud Server password.
Once authentication is complete all the SSH commands can be run to manage your Linux Cloud Server.
Connecting to a Linux Cloud Server from a Windows computer
To connect to a Linux Cloud Server from a Windows computer, you can use a number of clients that permit SSH access: including popular ones including OpenSSH, WinSCP, and above all PuTTY.
Example of connection using PuTTy:
- launch PuTTY, go to the Session category, configure the host name/IP address with the IP address linked to the Cloud Server;
- clicking on Open will open a window with a command-line interface where you will be required to enter the login details specific to the template used in the Cloud Server;
- the user password will be required:
- first time access code (entered when creating the Cloud Server) if signing in for the first time;
- the password chosen on your first sign in.
Recovery console
We recommend using the recovery console only when absolutely necessary, as access modes like
RDP or
SSH are generally faster and more efficient.
The recovery console allows you to access your Cloud Servers via a graphical interface within the
New Cloud Management Platform and is the only access method when no IP address is associated with the Cloud Server or if it is not properly configured.
You can use the console to:
- reboot your Cloud Server (this can also be done directly from the Cloud Server details page);
- access the Cloud Server directly via a graphical interface using your browser;
- manage and monitor the status of the Cloud Server and any configured devices.
Signing in to the Recovery Console
To sign in to the recovery console, follow these steps:
- sign in to the New Cloud Management Platform;
- in the left vertical menu, under SERVICES select Compute;
- in the Cloud Servers area, click on Go to Cloud Servers;
- in the Cloud Servers section, find the Cloud Server you want to access and click on the three dots ... at the end of the line;
- select Manage from the list of options;
- this will take you to the Cloud Server details page;
- click on Cloud Server actions and select Sign in to console from the list of options;
- click on Send Ctrl-Alt-Delete at the top right;
- click on Send Ctrl-Alt-Delete again to use the keyboard.