Login Modes

You can log in to a FlexusX instance using different login methods depending on the instance OS.

Windows FlexusX Instance Login Overview

The FlexusX instance login mode depends on the local OS. You can select the login mode best suited to your local OS.

**Table 1** Windows FlexusX instance login modes
Instance OS	Local OS	Login Mode	Requirements
Windows	Windows	Use MSTSC. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Logging In to a Windows ECS from a Windows Server	The FlexusX instance must have an EIP bound. (If you log in to a FlexusX instance through an intranet, for example, through VPN or Direct Connect, the instance does not require an EIP.)
	Linux	Install a remote connection tool, such as rdesktop. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Logging In to a Windows ECS from a Linux Server
	macOS	Install a remote connection tool, such as Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Logging In to a Windows ECS from a macOS Server
	Mobile terminal	Install a remote connection tool, such as Microsoft Remote Desktop. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Logging In to a Windows ECS from a Mobile Terminal
	Windows	Use the management console. For details, see Logging In to a FlexusX Instance Using VNC.	No EIPs are required.

Linux FlexusX Instance Login Overview

The FlexusX instance login mode depends on the local OS. You can select the login mode best suited to your local OS.

**Table 2** Linux FlexusX instance login modes
Instance OS	Local OS	Login Mode	Requirements
Linux	Windows	(Recommended) Use CloudShell provided on the management console to log in to a FlexusX instance. Logging In to a Linux FlexusX Instance Using CloudShell NOTE: Currently, CloudShell is only available in some regions. For details, see the management console.	The FlexusX instance must have an EIP bound. (If you log in to a FlexusX instance through an intranet, for example, through VPN or Direct Connect, the instance does not require an EIP.)
	Windows	Use remote login tools, such as PuTTY and Xshell, to log in to a FlexusX instance. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Using an SSH password: Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Windows Server Using an SSH key pair: Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Windows Server
	Linux	Use commands to log in to a FlexusX instance. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Using an SSH password: Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Linux Server Using an SSH key pair: Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Linux Server
	Mobile terminal	Use SSH client tools, such as Termius and JuiceSSH, to log in to a FlexusX instance. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Mobile Terminal
	macOS	Use the macOS terminal to log in to a FlexusX instance. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Logging In to a Linux ECS from a macOS Server
	Windows	Use the management console. For details, see Logging In to a FlexusX Instance Using VNC.	No EIPs are required.

If your login fails, refer to the following helpful links for troubleshooting. If your login still fails, record the resource information and the time when the fault occurred, create a service ticket, and submit a service ticket for technical support.