How to Connect to GPU Instances with SSH

Solidus AITECH Compute Marketplace GPU instances are Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) running on virtualized hardware. Each GPU instance you launch functions as an independent server or as part of a broader cloud-based infrastructure.

You can access your GPU instances using an SSH client, most commonly through a terminal application.

To establish a connection, you will need an SSH client such as OpenSSH or PuTTY, along with the following information:

• The GPU instance’s IP address
  After the GPU instance is created, its IP address is available in the Compute Marketplace - Machine dashboard.

• The username for the server
  On initial setup, the default user is typically root for most Linux distributions such as Ubuntu or CentOS. If additional users have been created, you may use their usernames instead.

• The authentication method
  If SSH keys have been configured for the GPU instance, you can authenticate using those keys, which is strongly recommended for improved security. Alternatively, password authentication can be used with the password assigned during setup.

Once you have the IP address, username, and either a password or SSH key, follow the instructions specific to your SSH client. OpenSSH is preinstalled on Linux, macOS, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Windows users without Bash can connect using PuTTY.