Connecting to VPS or dedicated server via SSH on macOS
Guide to using the built-in SSH client in macOS.
SSH (Secure Shell) is a secure protocol for remote server access. It lets you manage your VPS, dedicated server, or Web Hosting: install software, configure services, view logs, and run any commands directly from the terminal.
macOS has a built-in SSH client — no additional software is required.
Quick setup
- Open Terminal.
- Enter the following command:
ssh username@your_IP
- username — the username on the server (usually
root). - your_IP — the IP address or hostname of the server.
On first connection, you’ll see a warning about the server's unknown key:
The authenticity of host 'your_IP (your_IP)' can't be established.
ED25519 key fingerprint is SHA256:...
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?
Type yes and press Enter — the server's key will be saved to your known_hosts file.
- Enter the password (root or your user):
root@your_IP's password:
Attention
No characters appear on screen while typing the password — this is normal and done for security. Just type it and press Enter.
Once entered successfully, you’ll be in the server’s command line.
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Useful tips
- If you connect to the same server often, add an alias to your
~/.zshrc(or~/.bash_profile):
alias myserver="ssh root@your_IP"
After that, connect with a single command: myserver.
- For passwordless login using SSH keys — set them up following the guide: Setting up SSH key authentication on the server.
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