Most users will manage their servers using Mac Terminal SSH, Windows based PuTTY, or a control panel they’ve installed themselves. However, changes to your network or service configuration files could leave you unable to log in remotely using these methods. The server console provides out-of-band access and is available regardless of your network settings. It emulates the access you would have if you were sitting down with a keyboard and monitor attached to the actual server. You can use this feature to log in and revert bad settings to regain normal access.
Log In with the Console
From the Control Panel, first click the Console tab to open a web-based console session. When the console opens and at the login prompt, enter the user you want to log in as. This will typically be the root user or a user configured with sudo privileges.
At the login prompt, enter the user you want to log in as. This will typically be the root user. Please enter root . You will now be prompted to enter your password. Please note that you will NOT see your cursor moving, or any characters typed (such as ******), when typing your password. This is a standard Terminal security feature. Hit enter. (You can also copy and paste using your mouse or using Command+V to paste). Once you’ve successfully entered your credentials, you should be logged in to your Server.
When you’ve successfully logged in, you’ll receive an operating system-specific welcome screen. Your command prompt will change to display the username you’ve logged in as, separated by the @ symbol from the hostname of the Server, like root@ubuntu-512mb-sfo2-01:~#.
SSH for root user
For high-level configuration tasks and server administration, you can enable the root user for your server. This user can modify absolutely everything, so make sure you use it wisely.
SSH using sudo
For high-level tasks coupled with increased security, you can set up a sudo user instead. This user normally functions as a lower-level user, but can perform the same tasks as root when necessary.
Note:
If you type directly into the console, it may initially read your number keys incorrectly, as if the SHIFT key is pressed. For example, pressing the 2 key may enter @.This happens only when typing. You can avoid the problem by copying the text, then pasting it into the console by pressing CTRL + v. You can also reset this behavior and ensure that your key strokes are being received correctly by pressing SHIFT and CTRL a few times, then testing your number keys again.
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