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How to Connect to a Vultr Cloud Compute Instance Using the Vultr Console

Updated on January 15, 2025

Vultr Console is a noVNC terminal that provides direct access to an instance's console. You can run commands, install applications and manage processes through the Vultr Console. Additionally, it offers multiple features like clipboard sharing, a virtual keyboard, and special commands such as CTRL ALT DEL to manage an instance.

Follow this guide to connect to a Vultr Cloud Compute instance using the Vultr Console.

Note
Enable pop-ups in your web browser settings to access the Vultr Console.

  1. Open your instance's management page.

  2. Find the default credentials in the Overview tab and copy the user password to your clipboard.

    View the default instance credentials

  3. Find and click View Console on the top-right navigation menu to open the Vultr Console.

    View Console

  4. Enter your default username and press ENTER when prompted.

  5. Find and click Send Clipboard on the list of control bar options to paste the user password in your Vultr Console session.

  6. Press ENTER to log in to the instance.