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On Windows 10, scroll down until you see “PuTTY”. Open the group, and select “PuTTY”. When the software starts, you should get a window with the title “PuTTY Configuration” with a field Host Name in the upper middle part. Try entering a host name to connect to in that field, and click Open.
How do I set up PuTTY on Windows 10?
Install PuTTY
- Open File Explorer (Windows 10) or Windows Explorer (Windows prior to 10). …
- The installer starts, showing the Welcome to the PuTTY Setup Wizard screen. …
- The installer next asks for the destination folder. …
- The installer next asks you which PuTTY features to install.
How do I activate PuTTY?
How to Connect PuTTY
- Launch the PuTTY SSH client, then enter your server’s SSH IP and SSH Port. Click the Open button to proceed.
- A login as: message will pop-up and asks you to enter your SSH username. For VPS users, this is usually root. …
- Type your SSH password and press Enter again.