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# Connect to Linux VM Instance via SSH

If you are using Windows, you will have to use a third party tool. The following instructions show how to connect to a Linux VM using [PuTTY](https://www.putty.org/)*.*

* Open **PuTTY** on your computer.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.57%20PuTTY.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>PuTTY</p></figcaption></figure>

* In the **Host Name** field, enter the **Public IP Address** of the VM you want to connect to, as well as the port number if you are using your VM's custom port, then click **Open**.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.58%20PuTTY%20Configuration.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>PuTTY Configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

* If this is your first time using PuTTY to log in to your VM with SSH, there is a warning similar to the following, click **Accept**.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.59%20PuTTY%20Security%20Alert.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>PuTTY Security Alert</p></figcaption></figure>

* After you receive the warning, the terminal asks for your username and password. Type in your **Username and Password**, then press **Enter**.

<figure><img src="https://putri.box.cloudeka.id/cloudeka-assets/static/images/2computeinstance/2.60%20Terminal.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Terminal</p></figcaption></figure>