What are the default SSH login details for Unmanaged VPS?

The Unmanaged VPS (client-managed) provides full server access via SSH, using the root user. This setup allows total control over the server, but it also comes with the responsibility of ensuring its security.

Default connection details:

• User: root
• Password: The default password, which can be found in the welcome email with the VPS administration details.
• Port: 15222 (implicit)

How to connect to the server:

Connecting to the server is done using an SSH client, such as PuTTY (for Windows) or the native SSH terminal (for Linux and macOS). Follow the steps below:

1. Open the SSH client (e.g., PuTTY).
2. Enter the server's IP address in the Host Name (or IP address) field.
3. Set the port to 15222 (or to the one configured if you changed it).
4. Click on Open to initiate the connection.
5. Enter root as the user, followed by the associated password.

After logging in, you will have full access to your server, allowing you to configure and manage its resources.

Essential security recommendations:

1. Changing the SSH port

The use of the default port 15222 for SSH is more vulnerable to brute force attacks. We recommend changing it to a custom port. To do this:

1. Edit the SSH configuration file with the command:

   nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config

2. Find the line:

   #Port 15222