SSH to Instance using Windows

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Last updated: Jan 26, 2022 by Jenny Nguyen
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Installation:

  • If you don't already have PuTTY installed, please follow the link to download. If not proceed to Setup.

           Download Putty

           Select the link next to Installer.

         


Setup:

  1. Once PuTTY has been installed go to Start → All Programs, and select the PuTTY folder. Select PuTTYgen.

     

     2.  A window will then appear. Select on Conversions up at the top, then select Import Key.

          


     3.  You will then be prompted to select a file. Select your PEM File for the key you want to import.

          


  • A window should now pop up with your key imported. Select on Save Private Key.

          NOTE: After selecting save private key, a pop up warning may come up saying:

Are you sure you want to save this key without a passphrase to protect it? 

You may select YES. 

          


4.  Name and save your private key as a PPK file.


Add Key:

1.  Now go back to Start → All Programs, and select the PuTTY folder. Select Pageant. 

NOTE: Every time you log out or exit out the session, you'll need to redo this step.

     


2.  On the lower right hand side of your task bar, right click on the icon. Select Add Key.

     


3.  Select the PPK file you had previously saved, and press Open.


Running PuTTY:

  1. Open PuTTY and under hostname write the username of the Linux Image you chose. 
    For example, if you chose Ubuntu 14.04 LTS x86_64 then the username is ubuntu.
  • Go to this link to see the table for references on each image's username:
     Public Cloud Images

    After the @ type in the Floating IP Address associated with that instance. Then select Open.
    Note: Floating IP Address is not the 10.*

           



2.  A terminal window should appear and you are now setup.