Updated on 2024-04-01 GMT+08:00

Login Overview

Constraints

  • Only a running ECS can be logged in.
  • The username for logging in to a Linux ECS created using a public image is cloud.

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. For details, see Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Windows Server.

The target ECS has an EIP bound.

Linux

Run commands. For details, see Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Linux Server.

Windows

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

No EIP is required.