Use this reference with the current value
Start from the value shown by OffVPS or the observation from your own server. Do not substitute a remembered default.
Before connecting
Have the assigned host, expected username, trusted private key location and host-fingerprint verification method. The website accepts only a public key.
First successful session
Record the actual OS release and current account, then test a second session before changing authentication.
Stop conditions
Do not accept an unexplained host-key change or disable working access before a recovery route is known.
Keep the next check reproducible
Record the selected field or observed layer, the time, and the result that would confirm the next step.
Documentation used
Primary references for this page. Check the documentation for the version installed in your own environment.