Connecting to the console
Access Server runs on Linux-based systems. You need to connect directly to the console during installation, for updates and advanced configuration. Refer to the sections below for some tips.
To sign into your server, you need three pieces of information:
The server's IP address.
The server username.
The server password or the SSH key.
The server IP address is the public IP address. We recommend it's also a static IP address.
You can open a terminal to connect to the server with the above information. How you do this varies:
Linux: Search terminal or press Ctrl+Alt+T.
macOS: Search terminal.
Windows: Use PowerShell or install an Ubuntu terminal from the Windows Store.
Tip
We also recommend using PuTTY for Windows users.
Once you've opened a terminal window, follow these steps:
Enter the SSH command, replacing your connection's appropriate username and IP address:
ssh username@123.456.78.90.If using SSH keys, specify the path of your private key with the -i flag. Example:
ssh -i /path/to/key username@123.456.78.90.
Confirm the host's identity for your first time connecting by hitting ENTER.
If you're connecting with an SSH key, you authenticate automatically. If you're using a password, enter the password at the prompt and hit ENTER.
You should now be connected to your Access Server console.
For Windows, we recommend using the open-source client, PuTTY.
We provide the steps you can follow here: Tutorial: Connect to Access Server via SSH using PuTTY.