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title: SSH via Putty
slug: ssh-via-putty
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createdAt: 2026-02-14T12:50:26.641Z
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Accessing your session via PuTTY is straightforward. Follow these steps to configure your connection:

**Launch PuTTY:** Open the PuTTY client on your computer.

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**Enter the Host Name:** In the **Host Name** field, enter the address provided in your session details.

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Note: Do not include "root@" in this field. For example, if your details show root\@px-fr-1.octa.computer, only enter px-fr-1.octa.computer.
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**Update the Port:** Replace the default port 22 with the specific port number provided on your Sessions page (e.g., 30042).

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**Set the Username:** In the left-hand sidebar, navigate to **Connection > Data**. In the **Auto-login username** field, type root.

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Link your .ppk file to authenticate your session:

1. **Navigate:** In the left sidebar, go to **Connection > SSH > Auth > Credentials**.
2. **Browse:** Click **Browse...** next to the "Private-key file for authentication" field.
3. **Select Key:** Choose the .ppk file you saved during setup.
4. **Connect:** Return to the **Session** tab, give it a name, click **Save**, and then click **Open**.



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If you've done everything correctly, a new session will launch and automatically log you in.
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