Connecting to a Linux VM

Connecting to a Linux VM from Windows

Via Windows Terminal / PowerShell

Using SSH key:

ssh -i C:\Users\Username\Downloads\your_key.pem ubuntu@ip_address

Using password:

ssh ubuntu@ip_address

Third-party clients:

1. PuTTY
   Classic SSH client for Windows.
   Requires conversion of .pem to .ppk using PuTTYgen.
2. Termius
   Cross-platform SSH client with support for profiles and SSH keys.
   Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Connecting to a Linux VM from macOS / Linux

Via built-in terminal (SSH)

Using SSH key:

ssh -i ~/Downloads/your_key.pem ubuntu@ip_address

Using password:

ssh ubuntu@ip_address

Optional third-party clients:

1. Termius
   Graphical SSH client for macOS and Linux. Supports profiles, tags, and key management.
2. Core Shell (macOS only)
   User-friendly terminal with a visual SSH connection manager and full key support.
3. Remmina (Linux only)
   Versatile remote access client supporting SSH, RDP, VNC, and more.