Connect
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IPFind the IP and allowed authentication method on the VPS page. Prefer an SSH key and rotate any temporary credential immediately.
On Windows
Use the built-in ssh in PowerShell, or PuTTY.
If it refuses
- Check the IP is right.
- Is port 22 open in the firewall?
- After repeated attempts fail2ban may have blocked you — wait 10 minutes.