Updated on 2024-07-24 GMT+08:00

Login Overview (Linux)

Constraints

  • Only a running ECS can be logged in.
  • The username for logging in to a Linux ECS is root.
  • If the login password is forgotten, reset the password by referring to Resetting the Password for Logging In to a Linux ECS. Resetting the password will interrupt the applications running on the ECS. Exercise caution when performing this operation.

Login Modes

You can choose from a variety of login modes based on your local OS type.

Table 1 Linux ECS login modes

ECS OS

Local OS

Connection Method

Requirement

Linux

Windows

Use a remote login tool, such as PuTTY or Xshell.

The target ECS has an EIP bound.

Linux

Run commands.

Mobile terminal

Use an SSH client tool, such as Termius or JuiceSSH, to log in to the ECS.

Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Mobile Terminal

macOS

Use the terminal included in the macOS.

Logging In to a Linux ECS from a macOS Server

Windows

Use the remote login function available on the management console. For details, see Logging In to a Linux ECS Using VNC.

No EIP is required.