Overview

This section describes how to remotely log in to a FlexusL instance server. The login methods vary depending on the instance OS.

The login mode varies depending on the local OS. You can select the login mode best suited to your local OS.

**Table 1** Linux instance login modes
Cloud OS	Local OS	Login Mode	Requirement
Linux	Windows	(Recommended) Use CloudShell provided on the management console. Logging In to a FlexusL Instance Linux Server (Using CloudShell)	The FlexusL instance must have an EIP bound. NOTE: By default, an EIP has been assigned to the FlexusL instance.
	Windows	Use a remote login tool, such as PuTTY or Xshell. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Using a password: Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (Using an SSH Password) Using a key pair: Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (Using an SSH Key Pair)
	Linux	Use commands. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Using a password: Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (Using an SSH Password) Using a key pair: Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (Using an SSH Key Pair)
	Mobile terminal	Use an SSH client tool, such as Termius or JuiceSSH. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (from a Mobile Terminal)
	macOS	Use the terminal included in the macOS. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (from a macOS Server)
	Windows	Use the remote login function (VNC) available on the management console. For details, see Remotely Logging In to a FlexusL Instance Server (Using VNC).	No EIPs are required.

The login mode varies depending on the local OS. You can select the login mode best suited to your local OS.

**Table 2** Windows instance login modes
Cloud OS	Local OS	Login Mode	Requirement
Windows	Windows	Use MSTSC. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Remotely Logging In to a Windows ECS (Using MSTSC)	The FlexusL instance must have an EIP bound. NOTE: By default, an EIP has been assigned to the FlexusL instance.
	Linux	Install a remote connection tool, such as rdesktop. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Remotely Logging In to a Windows ECS (from a Linux Computer)
	macOS	Install a remote connection tool, such as Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac. The method is the same as logging in to an ECS. Remotely 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. Remotely Logging In to a Windows ECS (from a Mobile Terminal)
	Windows	Use the remote login function (VNC) available on the management console. For details, see Remotely Logging In to a FlexusL Instance Server (Using VNC).	No EIPs are required.