SSH Connection to VPS Servers

SSH (Secure Shell) provides encrypted remote access to Virtual Private Servers through a command-line interface. This protocol ensures secure data transmission between client and server while enabling system administration, file transfers, and configuration management.

Connecting to Your VPS via SSH

Prerequisites

Active VPS server with SSH key authentication enabled
PuTTY SSH client installed
Private key file (.ppk format for PuTTY)

Connection Process

Access the Valkyrie Hosting VPS control panel
Copy the server IP address from your VPS details
Launch PuTTY application
Navigate to Connection → SSH → Auth → Credentials
Click Browse next to "Private key file for authentication"
Select your private key file (.ppk format)
Return to the Session category in the left panel
Enter the server IP address in the "Host Name" field
Click Open to initiate the connection
Log in using the username provided in your server setup email

Creating a Private Key File for PuTTY

PuTTY requires private keys in .ppk format. Follow these steps to convert your SSH private key:

Download and install PuTTY (includes PuTTYgen)
Launch PuTTYgen application
Select Conversions → Import Key from the menu
Browse and select your private key file from the VPS setup process
Enter a secure passphrase for additional protection
Click Save Private Key to create the .ppk file

Important Notes

Requirement	Details
Key Format	PuTTY requires .ppk format keys
Server Rebuild	VPS must be rebuilt if no SSH key was selected during initial setup
Authentication	Username provided in server setup confirmation email
Security	Always use a strong passphrase for private keys

Valkyrie Hosting VPS services include SSH key authentication setup during the server provisioning process.

SFTP Connection Guide - Transfer files using WinSCP or FileZilla
VPS Setup Guide - Complete initial VPS configuration steps
Common Ubuntu Commands - Essential commands to use after connecting
VPS Root Password Reset - Reset your SSH login credentials
How to Rebuild Your VPS - Regenerate SSH keys with a fresh server setup