Overview
This article provides information about Windows' built-in shell clients, including steps for using them to log in to your server.
Background
In the past, you had to use a third-party SSH client such as PuTTY to run shell commands. However, Windows 10 offers a native shell client you can use to access your DreamHost web server. This is enabled by default, so you do not need to download any other software.
How to use the SSH client
You can run the SSH client either from Command Prompt or PowerShell.
When you first log in to your server, you may see a warning stating that the server's host key is unknown. This is normal; however, you should verify the server's key in your panel. See this article for more information.
Using Command Prompt
- On the bottom left, type cmd into the search bar.
- Select Command Prompt to open it.
- Visit the SSH overview article for instructions on finding your login credentials.
- Run the following command to log in to your server:
[server]$ ssh user@server.dreamhost.com
Using PowerShell
- On the bottom left, type powershell into the search bar.
- Select PowerShell to open it.
- Visit the SSH overview article for instructions on finding your login credentials.
- Run the following command to log in to your server:
[server]$ ssh user@server.dreamhost.com
