When your VDS server is activated, you are provided with connection details such as an IP address, username, password, and in some cases a custom connection port.
For first-time VDS users, understanding what these details mean and where they should be used can sometimes be confusing.
In this guide, we explain what your VDS IP address, username, password, and connection port are and how to use them with Windows and Linux servers.
When a VDS service is activated, you will generally use the following information:
Server IP address
Username
Password
Connection port
Operating system
Example Windows VDS details:
IP Address: 192.0.2.10
Username: Administrator
Password: Your server password
Connection: RDP
Port: 3389
Example Linux VDS details:
IP Address: 192.0.2.20
Username: root
Password: Your server password
Connection: SSH
Port: 22
These IP addresses are examples only. Always use the information provided for your own VDS server.
An IP address identifies your server on a network.
When connecting to your VDS over the internet, the IP address tells your connection software which server it should reach.
An IPv4 address generally looks like:
192.0.2.10
The public IP address assigned to your VDS can be used for remote access and for reaching services hosted on the server.
A server IP address can be required for many tasks, including:
Connecting to a Windows VDS through RDP
Connecting to a Linux VDS through SSH
Pointing a domain to your server
Creating DNS records
Establishing FTP/SFTP connections
Accessing applications hosted on the server
Creating firewall rules
Knowing the correct IP address of your server is therefore essential.
Servers can use different versions of the Internet Protocol.
The two most common are:
IPv4 and IPv6.
An IPv4 address may look like:
192.0.2.10
An IPv6 address has a longer format, for example:
2001:db8::10
Whether your VDS supports IPv4, IPv6, or both depends on your service and infrastructure.
The username determines which user account you use when logging into the server.
Windows and Linux servers may use different account types.
On Windows Server systems, the administrator account is commonly:
Administrator
However, additional or alternative user accounts may be created.
Depending on the configuration, a Linux server may use:
root
Some systems disable direct root login for security reasons. In these cases, you may receive a standard user account and use sudo when administrative privileges are required.
Your VDS password is used to authenticate your user account.
On Windows servers, this may be the password for the Administrator account. On Linux, it may belong to root or another user account.
Your server password is sensitive security information.
You should:
Never share it with unauthorized people.
Avoid sending it unnecessarily through email or messaging applications.
Avoid easily guessed passwords.
Never reuse the same password across multiple services.
Consider storing it in a trusted password manager.
A strong server password should be long and unique.
Whenever possible:
Use a long password.
Combine uppercase and lowercase letters.
Include numbers and special characters.
Avoid personal information.
Avoid simple dictionary words.
Predictable combinations based on company names, birthdays, or common number sequences should not be used for server administration.
A port helps identify which network service you want to access on a server.
Multiple services can operate on the same IP address using different ports.
Some common default ports are:
22 — SSH
80 — HTTP
443 — HTTPS
3389 — RDP
A server administrator may configure these services to use different ports.
Windows VDS servers are generally accessed using RDP.
On a Windows computer, press:
Windows + R
and enter:
mstsc
When Remote Desktop Connection opens, enter the IP address of your VDS in the computer field.
For example:
192.0.2.10
Then enter the username provided for your server.
On many Windows Server systems this is:
Administrator
Enter your password to start the connection.
The default RDP port is TCP 3389.
If your server uses a custom port, the IP address and port can be entered together.
For example:
192.0.2.10:3390
The port 3390 is only an example. Always use the port assigned to your server.
Linux VDS servers are commonly accessed through SSH.
For example:
ssh root@192.0.2.20
In this command:
ssh specifies the connection protocol,
root is the username,
and 192.0.2.20 is the server IP address.
If another username was provided, replace root with that account name.
The default SSH port is TCP 22.
If your server uses another port, specify it with the -p parameter.
For example:
ssh root@192.0.2.20 -p 2222
The port 2222 is only an example.
An IP address identifies a server on the network.
A domain provides a human-readable name that allows users to access internet services without remembering an IP address.
For example:
example.com
can be a domain name.
DNS records can point the domain to your server's IP address.
Visitors can then access your website using the domain instead of the IP address.
The public IP address of a web server is often accessible over the internet and may be discoverable through DNS records.
However, this does not mean that other server credentials should be shared.
You should keep the following information private:
Server passwords
SSH private keys
Control panel passwords
API keys
Database passwords
The password recovery process depends on your hosting provider and server infrastructure.
Your VDS management panel may offer a password reset feature, or you may be able to set a new password through console access.
If no self-service recovery option is available, technical support may be required.
A VDS service is generally assigned a specific IP address.
Whether the address is permanent, can be changed, or additional IP addresses can be added depends on the provider's infrastructure and your service plan.
If your IP address changes, you may also need to update DNS records, firewall rules, and application configurations that reference the previous address.
Storing server credentials in plain-text files on your desktop or in publicly accessible documents is not recommended.
Consider using a trusted password manager.
If you use SSH keys, your private key files require additional protection.
Never share your SSH private key with unauthorized users.
If you experience a connection problem, first verify these four details:
1. Is the IP address correct?
2. Is the username correct?
3. Is the password correct?
4. Is the connection port correct?
If all credentials are correct, check the server status, firewall rules, and whether the relevant RDP or SSH service is running.
The administrator account on Windows Server is commonly Administrator. However, your provider or system administrator may configure another account.
No. Some Linux servers allow root login, while others use a standard user account with sudo privileges.
The default SSH port is TCP 22, although a custom port can be configured.
The default Windows RDP port is TCP 3389.
If a web service is running and accessible through the server's IP address, a webpage may be displayed. However, server administration generally uses RDP for Windows or SSH for Linux.
Yes. If you have the required administrative permissions, you can change user passwords on Windows and Linux servers.
The most important information required to access your VDS server includes its IP address, username, password, and connection port.
Windows VDS servers are generally accessed using RDP, while Linux systems are commonly managed through SSH.
While your server's public IP address may be used to access network services, passwords, SSH private keys, and other administrative credentials must always be kept secure.
Once your İde Bilişim VDS service is activated, you can use the connection details provided to access and manage your server.
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