To do so:

• Open the SSH terminal on your machine and run the following command: ssh [email protected]_ip_address If the username on your local machine matches the one on the server you are trying to connect to, you can just type ssh host_ip_address and hit enter.
• Type in your password and hit Enter.

What is the ssh command in Linux?

SSH Command in Linux. The ssh command provides a secure encrypted connection between two hosts over an insecure network. This connection can also be used for terminal access, file transfers, and for tunneling other applications. Graphical X11 applications can also be run securely over SSH from a remote location.

How do I ssh from terminal in Linux?

Connect to the server

1. Go to Applications > Utilities, and then open Terminal. A Terminal window displays the following prompt: user00241 in ~MKD1JTF1G3->$
2. Establish an SSH connection to the server by using the following syntax: ssh [email protected]
3. Type yes and press Enter.
4. Enter the root password for the server.