Secure Shell, or SSH, is a protocol that lets you securely connect to a remote device like a Raspberry Pi or Ubuntu server over a network. By using SSH, you can access the device\u2019s terminal from your own computer. This is ideal for those who don\u2019t have physical access to a device or want to manage it remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article is a step-by-step guide on how to connect to a Linux-based device. We\u2019ll discuss two scenarios. First, if your computer and your device are on the same network and second, if your device is on a different network than your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SSH allows you to remotely access your device, install software, run updates, troubleshoot issues, or restart it. You can do this from your computer\u2019s terminal or an SSH client like PuTTY<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To start, you\u2019ll need three pieces of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many devices come with a default username and password which you can change once you\u2019re connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re on the same network, you can find your device\u2019s local IP via your router\u2019s DHCP client list or by running the following command on the device itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Use SSH to Connect on the Same Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n