Configuring the SecureCRT Client
SecureCRT is a 32-bit terminal emulator designed for Internet and intranet use with support for Secure
Shell (ssh). SecureCRT also supports the telnet and rlogin protocols. This client is easy to use and
extremely customizable.
Specific instructions about how to use SecureCRT are included below:
- Open SecureCRT. The connection panel will be displayed.
- Select the Quick Connect tab. The connection options is displayed.
- Select the SSH protocol from the pull-down menu:
- Type the IP address or hostname in the appropriate field.
- Type your secure username in the appropriate field.
- You have the option of saving the session. This will save the login in your Sessions List, and allow
you to connect to your Virtual Server without going through the steps above.
NOTE: For security reasons, you cannot connect directly as root
unless you are using an SSH Key. Instead, connect as the Administrative User and use the su
command when you need to use the root user. See
Connecting to your new Virtual Private Server
for the First Time for details regarding this.
- Click OK to login:
- Your first login to any virtual server will require you to accept the Host Key. Accept and
Save the host key:
- Type your secure password.
- You have the option of saving your password. This will save the password as part of the session, and
will allow you an instant connection without having to re-type your password.
NOTE: For your security, if you are using a computer other people have
access to, you may not want to save your password as part of the session. As above, it is highly
recommended you DO NOT save your root password.
- Click OK to login to your Virtual Server.
Additional Configuration
Further configuration preferences can be set using the Session Preferences interface. Once you have
logged-in to your session, click the Session Preferences selection in the Options menu.
From the interface, you can set the preferences using the tabs. These preferences will only be stored
as part of the current session.
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