Use Xshell to easily connect to Alibaba Cloud servers

Use Xshell to easily connect to Alibaba Cloud servers

introduction

In today's era of rapid digitalization, remote connection to servers has become an important part of the daily work of developers and system administrators. With a remote connection, we can manage the server from anywhere and perform necessary maintenance tasks without physically touching the server itself. This article will introduce how to use Xshell - a powerful terminal emulator - to connect to Alibaba Cloud servers to improve work efficiency and flexibility.

Installation and configuration of Xshell

Xshell official website provides a detailed installation guide. You can follow the steps on the official website to download and install Xshell. After the installation is complete, you may need to make some basic settings when starting it for the first time, such as language selection and interface theme.

Preparation before connection

Before using Xshell to connect to the Alibaba Cloud server, please ensure that you already have an Alibaba Cloud account and the server instance has been created and running. Log in to the Alibaba Cloud console and confirm the following information:

• Server’s public IP address
• Username (usually root)
• Password or key (if you are creating the instance for the first time, you may need to set a password)

Detailed connection tutorial

1. change Password

   First, log in to the Alibaba Cloud console, find your server instance, and set or modify the login password.

2. Copy public IP

   On the instance details page, copy the server's public IP address.

   

3. Open Xshell and create a new connection

   Start Xshell and click "New" in the File menu to create a new session.

   

4. Enter connection information

   In the new session window, enter the server's public IP address, usually port 22, and click "Connect."

   

5. Enter username and password

   When prompted for your username and password, enter the information you prepared earlier.

   

6. Successfully connected

   If the information is correct, you will see the server's terminal interface, indicating that the connection is successful.

   

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I forget my password?
Answer: You can reset the password on the server management page of the Alibaba Cloud console.

Q: What should I do if it prompts "Connection timeout" when connecting?
Answer: Check your network connection and make sure the server's firewall settings allow SSH connections.

Conclusion

Through this article, you should be able to easily connect to Alibaba Cloud servers using Xshell. This method not only saves time logging into the official website, but also improves the efficiency of your server management. I hope you can try using Xshell and experience the convenience it brings.

additional resources

For more advanced configuration, security best practices and file transfer tutorials on Xshell, please visitXshell’s Documentation Center