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Connecting to DMIT Instances via Termius

Termius is a versatile SSH client that supports multiple operating systems. You can use Termius to connect to your DMIT instance.

Download Termius

You can download the Termius client from the official website.

Add New Host

Open Termius and click the NEW HOST button in the top left corner.

Termius Add New Host

Configure Host Information

In the pop-up sidebar, enter the basic information for your instance.

Basic Instance Information

  • Address: The IP address of the instance ⓵
  • Label: The name of the instance (name it as you prefer) ⓶
  • SSH on Port: The SSH port of the instance (default is 22) ⓷
  • Username: The username for the instance (default is root) ⓸

Termius Configure Host Information

Add Your SSH Key

Prepare your SSH private key. If this is your first time using a DMIT instance, you can refer to this guide to add or generate an SSH key.

Adding SSH Key

  1. Click the Password,Key,Certificate,FIDO2 option below Username.
  2. In the drop-down menu that appears, click the Key option.
  3. Paste your SSH private key into the text box. The Create Key button will appear below.
  4. In the new pop-up sidebar, enter a name and click the Save button in the top right corner.
  5. Your SSH key is now added to Termius and attached to the instance.
  6. The configuration of the instance is complete, and Termius will automatically save your settings.

Getting SSH Key

If you chose Generate SSH Key after order when purchasing a DMIT instance, the system will automatically generate an SSH key and attach it to the instance. You can follow the tutorial here to obtain your SSH key and then add it to Termius as described above.

Connect to the Instance

Connecting to the Instance

  1. Click the Connect button at the bottom of the sidebar to connect to the instance.
  2. If your SSH key is configured correctly and this is your first time connecting to the instance, you will see a key verification message.
  3. Click the Add and continue button to confirm the connection.
  4. Once connected successfully, you will see the instance's console.

Termius Connect to Instance 4

Termius Connect to Instance 5

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