SSH

Like other Linux distributions, StartOS allows you to go “under-the-hood” via Secure Shell Protocol (SSH).

Warning

Accessing your server via SSH is considered advanced. Please use caution, you can cause permanent damage to your server, potentially resulting in loss of data.

Using your StartOS Master Password

1. Open a terminal on your client device and enter:

   ssh start9@SERVER-HOSTNAME
   

   Replace SERVER-HOSTNAME with your server’s your-server-name.local address.

2. The first time you connect, you will see something like this:

   The authenticity of host 'your-server-name.local (192.168.1.175)' can't be established.
   ED25519 key fingerprint is SHA256:BgYhzyIDbshm3annI1cfySd8C4/lh6Gfk2Oi3FdIVAa.
   This key is not known by any other names.
   Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?
   

   Type yes and hit Enter to start trusting the server’s SSH public key.

3. Enter your StartOS master password.

Using SSH Keys

1. In the StartOS UI, go to System > SSH

2. Click Add Key, paste in your key and click Save

3. Open a terminal on your client device and enter:

   ssh start9@SERVER-HOSTNAME
   

   Replace SERVER-HOSTNAME with your server’s your-server-name.local address.

4. Enter your key’s passphrase (if any)

Connecting via PuTTY on Windows

For Windows, following the command above will work. But if you prefer a GUI tool, BrewsBitcoin has created a guide for connecting via SSH using PuTTY on Windows