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title: Vultr Console
url: https://docs.vultr.com/products/compute/instances/optimized-cloud-compute/connection/vultr-console
description: Access your Vultr instance directly through the web browser without SSH clients using the built-in console interface.
publish_date: 2024-09-23T20:19:33.630452Z
last_updated: 2026-05-26T18:45:48.652831Z
---

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

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 Optimized 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.
1. Find the default credentials in the **Overview** tab and copy the user password to your clipboard.
1. Find and click **View Console** on the top-right navigation menu to open the Vultr Console.
1. Enter your default username and press `ENTER` when prompted.
1. Find and click **Send Clipboard** on the list of control bar options to paste the user password in your Vultr Console session.
1. Press `ENTER` to log in to the instance.