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Login Overview

Constraints

Only a running ECS can be logged in.
The username for logging in to a Linux ECS is root.

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. Password-authenticated: Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Windows Server	The target ECS has an EIP bound.
	Linux	Run commands. Password-authenticated: Logging In to a Linux ECS from a Local Linux Server
	Mobile terminal	Use an SSH client tool, such as Termius or JuiceSSH, to log in to the ECS. Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (from a Mobile Terminal)
	macOS	Use the terminal included in the macOS. Remotely Logging In to a Linux ECS (from a macOS 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.

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