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# Connect to a Linux server

Linux servers support SSH (Secure Shell) for remote access. Retrieve the connection credentials from the [Hosting portal](https://hosting.gcore.com) or the activation email, then connect using an SSH client.

On Windows, use an SSH client — [PuTTY](https://www.putty.org/) is a popular choice. On Linux and macOS, SSH is available in the terminal.

## Connect via SSH

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the server list">
    Log in to the Hosting portal. In the left sidebar, select **Products/Services** → **Dedicated servers**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the server">
    Check the box next to the server row. The toolbar activates.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Retrieve credentials">
    In the toolbar, click **Instructions**. A page opens with the connection credentials.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gcore/XPkR5Bo181tLTd1T/images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-linux-server/connect-to-a-linux-server-image1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=XPkR5Bo181tLTd1T&q=85&s=0ccb5c4cf2b9959c4142f63fbb7adefb" alt="Dedicated servers list with a server selected and the Instructions button in the toolbar" width="1024" height="256" data-path="images/docs/hosting/dedicated-servers/manage/connect/connect-to-a-linux-server/connect-to-a-linux-server-image1.png" />
    </Frame>

    Note the **SSH server** (server IP address), **Username**, and **Password**. The same credentials appear in the activation email sent after provisioning.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect">
    Open a terminal (or SSH client on Windows) and run:

    ```bash theme={null}
    ssh username@<IP address>
    ```

    Enter the password when prompted.
  </Step>
</Steps>