Server management with SSH in Windows and macOS

SSH (Secure Shell) is a tool for securely managing remote servers. It allows you to log in to a server from your local machine and execute commands as if you were sitting at the server's console

Windows PowerShell

How to use SSH with PowerShell in Windows?

• Search for "PowerShell" in the Start menu and select it.

• Type ssh username@ip_address in PowerShell, replacing "username" with your username and "ip_address" with the IP address of your server.

  • First time you access a confirmation of a the fingerprint is required, confirm fingerprint by typing "yes" then hit enter.

• If prompted, enter the password for your user account.

• Once authenticated, you're connected to your Linux device via SSH in PowerShell. You can now execute commands directly from PowerShell.

macOS Terminal

How to use SSH with Terminal in macOS?

• Search for "Terminal" in Applications and select it.

• Type ssh username@ip_address in Terminal, replacing "username" with your username and "ip_address" with the IP address of your server.

  • First time you access a confirmation of a the fingerprint is required, confirm fingerprint by typing "yes" then hit enter.

• If prompted, enter the password for your user account.

• Once authenticated, you're connected to your Linux device via SSH in Terminal. You can now execute commands directly from Terminal.