# Connecting to your Arkane Cloud server

## Connecting to Your Arkane Cloud Server

After setting up your server, you receive access using the IP address stated in the dashboard.

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If you are using a command line tool/terminal, you can connect to your instance using the following command:

```bash
ssh -i /path/to/your/key/id_ed25519 root@135.181.63.188
```

**Using an SSH Client (PuTTY Example):**

1. Enter your server details in PuTTY and click `Save`
2. Add your private key to the configuration
3. Return to the `Session` section and click `Save` again (important: your private key won't be saved if you skip this step!)
4. Click `Open` to launch the login screen
5. Log in using the username `root`
6. If your key has a passphrase, enter it when prompted

You're now connected!

{% hint style="info" %}
PuTTY Tips

* Right-click to paste text into the terminal
* Simply select text to copy it to your clipboard (no need to press `Ctrl+C`)
  {% endhint %}


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