Open the VPS Console without SSH
How to access the VPS console if SSH is unavailable.
Open the VPS Console without SSH
If you cannot reach your VPS via SSH, use the web console in the dashboard. This is useful if SSH was misconfigured, the firewall blocks access, or you need to work directly during boot.
We recommend Xterm.js whenever possible. For Windows servers and some custom installations, only NoVNC is available.
Which console should I use?
| Situation | Recommended console |
|---|---|
| Linux distribution from the dashboard | Xterm.js |
| Custom Linux installation where Xterm.js does not work | NoVNC |
| Windows server | NoVNC |
| Graphical installers or boot messages | NoVNC |
Use Xterm.js
Xterm.js is the preferred console for Linux distributions. It behaves like a terminal in your browser and is well suited for running commands quickly or repairing SSH access.
To open Xterm.js:
- Open your VPS in the dashboard.
- Open the console section.
- Select Xterm.js if the option is shown.
- Log in with your server user, for example
rootor an existing system user.
Paste text in Xterm.js
In Xterm.js, you can paste text with this keyboard shortcut:
Ctrl + Shift + VThis is useful when you need to paste longer commands or configuration lines.
Use NoVNC
NoVNC shows the virtual server console in your browser. Use NoVNC if Xterm.js is unavailable or your server does not use a supported Linux distribution.
NoVNC is required in these cases:
- Windows servers
- some custom installations
- graphical installers or rescue environments
- situations where you need to see boot messages
To open NoVNC:
- Open your VPS in the dashboard.
- Open the console section.
- Select NoVNC.
- Wait until the server console has loaded.
- Log in directly in the displayed console.
Paste text in NoVNC
In NoVNC, Ctrl + Shift + V does not reliably paste text. Type commands manually or use the clipboard feature in the NoVNC menu if it is available.
If the console does not respond
Check these points first:
- Wait a few seconds and reload the console.
- Restart the server if it is completely stuck.
- Use NoVNC if Xterm.js does not load or does not accept input.
- Check whether the server is still booting or stuck in an installer.
If you still cannot access the server, contact support and mention whether you tested Xterm.js or NoVNC.
Last updated: 2026-06-10