Getting started with an SSH tool

It's possible your computer already has one built in, but if not, there are a number of good, free, SSH tools out there.

If you're using Mac OSX

Find the 'Terminal' application and type the following at the command prompt:

ssh root@YOUR_HOSTNAME

If you're using Linux

Run the same command from your own commandline.

If you're using Windows

You may need to download a free SSH client. We recommend Putty. It's free and lightweight. Just enter your server hostname, ensure that port 22 (SSH) is selected, and connect. You'll be prompted for your username and password.