Getting Started with Your Veerhost VPS

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After you receive your VPS details, your first job is to confirm access, change default credentials, and check the server health. These steps prevent most “can’t connect” and security issues.

What you need

You’ll typically receive:

  • VPS IP address
  • Username (usually root on Linux)
  • Password (or an SSH key, if provided)
  • OS type (Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS, etc.)

Step 1: Connect to the VPS via SSH

From a computer terminal:

  • Use an SSH client and connect to the VPS IP
  • Log in with the credentials you received

If you can’t connect, jump to the “SSH troubleshooting” article below.

Step 2: Change the root password immediately

Once logged in, change the password to something strong. This reduces the risk of brute-force attacks.

Step 3: Update the server packages

Run system updates right away. This closes known vulnerabilities and improves stability.

Step 4: Check basic server info

Confirm:

  • Available disk space
  • RAM usage
  • CPU load
  • System uptime

Step 5: Reboot once (if updates require it)

Some updates require a reboot. After rebooting, reconnect via SSH and confirm everything is stable.

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