🚀 Quick Start with VPS
This guide will help you make your first connection to your new Amnezia Hosting server and introduce you to the basic commands for managing the system.
🚀 Step 1. Get Server Credentials
After your VPS is successfully activated, the main access details will be sent to the email address in your account:
- Server IP Address (e.g.,
192.168.1.100) - Username (usually
root) - Password or SSH Key
💻 Step 2. Connect to the Server via SSH
Depending on your operating system, open a terminal and enter the connection command.
For Linux / macOS / Windows (via Terminal or PowerShell):
ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IPExample: ssh root@192.168.1.100
First connection
On the first connection, the terminal will show the warning The authenticity of host... can't be established. Type yes and press Enter, then paste your server password (the password characters will not be shown as you type).
🔄 Step 3. Update the System First
Right after your first login, be sure to update the package list and installed software to the latest security versions. Run the command:
apt update && apt upgrade -y🛠️ Essential Commands for Managing Your VPS
Here is the basic set of Linux commands that every administrator needs:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
pwd | Show the current folder you are in |
ls -la | List all files and folders in the current directory |
cd /path/to/folder | Change to another folder |
df -h | Show how much free disk space is left |
free -h | Show RAM usage |
htop | Launch the task manager (CPU and RAM monitoring) |
nano file | Open a text file in the editor (exit with Ctrl + X) |
apt install package | Install a program from the repository |
systemctl status service | Check a service's status (e.g., ssh) |
reboot | Reboot your server |
🛡️ Next Step
After the basic update, you can move on to deploying your personal VPN.