Access a Virtual Machine (SSH / RDP)

After creating a Virtual Machine (VM), you can access it securely using SSH (for Linux-based VMs) or RDP (for Windows VMs).

This guide explains how to find your VM connection details and connect using common tools.

1. Open the Virtual Machine Details

1. From the CloudRaya Control Panel home page, select your active Project
2. Navigate to Compute → Virtual Machine
3. Use Search, Location, or Status filters if needed
4. Click View Detail on the VM you want to access

The VM Detail page provides complete information about your instance, including network details and credentials.

2. Get Connection Information

On the Overview tab, you can find:

• Public IP Address – used to connect to the VM
• Username – default system user (for example: root)
• Password – displayed only once for security reasons

3. Access a Linux VM via SSH

SSH (Secure Shell) is used to access Linux-based VMs such as Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky, Alma, or Alpine.

Option A: Using Terminal (CLI)

On macOS or Linux

ssh username@public_ip

Example:

ssh root@203.xxx.xxx.xxx

On Windows (PowerShell / Command Prompt)

ssh username@public_ip

When prompted, enter your VM password.

Option B: Using SSH Client Tools (Recommended for Beginners)

You can also use graphical SSH tools for easier access:

• PuTTY (Windows)
• MobaXterm (Windows)
• Termius (Cross-platform)

General steps:

1. Open your SSH client
2. Enter the Public IP
3. Set port to 22
4. Enter the username
5. Connect and enter the password when prompted

These tools are recommended if you prefer a visual interface or manage multiple servers.

4. Access a Windows VM via RDP

Windows-based VMs are accessed using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

Steps:

1. Copy the VM Public IP Address
2. Open Remote Desktop Connection on your computer
3. Enter the Public IP
4. Log in using:
   • Username
   • Password

Once connected, you will see the Windows desktop environment.

5. Other Available VM Management Tabs

On the VM Detail page, you will also find additional tabs:

• Storage – manage attached disks and volumes
• IP Settings – configure networking and IP rules
• Upgrade – resize VM resources
• Reinstall – reinstall the operating system
• VM Schedule – schedule automatic start/stop operations

Each feature is documented separately for deeper configuration guidance.

6. Notes & Best Practices

• Always store VM credentials securely
• For production workloads, using SSH keys is strongly recommended
• Limit public access by configuring VPC and ACL rules
• Avoid sharing root credentials with multiple users

Next Steps

Now that you can access your VM, you can continue with:

• Manage attached disks and volumes
  📄 VM Storage & Volumes

• Configure networking and IP rules
  📄 VM Networking Basics

• Resize VM resources
  📄 Start / Stop / Resize VM

• Reinstall the operating system
  📄 Reinstall a VM

• Schedule automatic start/stop operations
  📄 VM Schedule