Windows – PuTTyPuTTy: PuTTy is a free application that can be downloaded from chiark.greenend.org.uk

1.In PuTTY, under Session, enter your Domain Name as the Host Name

2.Under SSH, choose 2 from Preferred SSH Protocol Version

3.Under SSH -> Auth in PuTTY, you will need to specify where your private key can be found. Remember this is where you saved the private key on your local computer. Click Browse to locate the file on your computer.

4.If you wish to have your username automatically sent to the server when connecting, under Connection -> Data in PuTTY, you will see a field for “Auto-login username”. Type your account username there.

5.Save your settings to be used in future sessions – Under Sessions, type a name (such as “my site”) in the Saved Sessions box and click Save.