How to Connect to Your VPS Using SSH and Install Applications

Introduction

This guide will provide a comprehensive introduction to using your Linux-based VPS from Hostvio. You'll learn how to connect to your VPS using SSH and perform basic tasks such as installing applications. This all-in-one article is perfect for beginners who are just getting started with managing a VPS.

Connecting to Your VPS Using SSH

Step 1: Obtain Your VPS Details from your email

Before you can connect to your VPS, you need the following details, which you can find in your Hostvio account or your email:

• VPS IP address
• Username (usually root or a user you created)
• Password or SSH key

Step 2: Open Your Terminal or SSH Client

If you are using Windows, you might need an SSH client like PuTTY. For MacOS and Linux users, you can use the built-in terminal.

Step 3: Connect to Your VPS

In your terminal or SSH client, enter the following command:

ssh username@your_vps_ip

Replace username with your actual username and your_vps_ip with the IP address of your VPS. When prompted, enter your password.

Installing Applications on Your VPS

Step 1: Update Your Package List

Before installing any applications, it’s a good practice to update your package list to ensure you get the latest versions. Run the following command:

sudo apt update

If you are logged in as the root user, you can omit sudo.

Step 2: Install an Application

To install an application, use the apt install command followed by the name of the application. For example, to install the text editor nano, you would run:

sudo apt install nano

Again, if you are the root user, you can omit sudo.

Step 3: Verify Installation

To verify that the application has been installed, you can check its version or simply run it. For example, to check the version of nano, you can run:

nano --version

Common Applications to Install

• Apache: A popular web server.

sudo apt install apache2

• MySQL: A widely used database management system.

sudo apt install mysql-server

• PHP: A server-side scripting language for web development.

sudo apt install php

• Git: A version control system.

sudo apt install git

Managing Installed Applications

Once you have installed applications, you can manage them using various commands:

• Start an application: sudo systemctl start application_name
• Stop an application: sudo systemctl stop application_name
• Restart an application: sudo systemctl restart application_name
• Check the status of an application: sudo systemctl status application_name

Conclusion

Connecting to your VPS using SSH and installing applications are fundamental skills for managing your server. With this guide, you should now be able to perform these tasks with confidence. If you need further assistance, Hostvio's support team is always available to help you with any questions or issues.