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Access a GPU VM

When a GPU VM running Ubuntu is created on the FPT Portal, users can access it through the built-in Web Console. They can also connect externally using SSH clients or third-party software like PuTTY or Bitvise.

Connect to a GPU VM via Web Console​

The Web Console enables control of all GPU VMs on FPT Cloud, even those lacking a Public IP.

Step 1: On the Side menu, go to Instance Management, find the desired VM, and under Actions, select Console.

Step 2: The browser opens a new window displaying the server screen, giving full control and interaction with the connected server.

SSH to Connect to a GPU VM​

You can connect using an SSH client, typically from a terminal. You need three pieces of information:

  • The public IP address: Displayed in the GPU VM list or details pages after allocation
  • The username during initial creation is root
  • The authentication method: SSH keys (strongly recommended for additional security) or password authentication

Step 1: Open your terminal​

  • Linux/macOS: Launch the Terminal app
  • Windows: Use CMD, PowerShell, Git Bash, or WSL

Step 2: Connecting to your VM​

Two connection methods: password or SSH key (.pem file).

Connect Using a Password:

Enter the following command:

ssh <username>@<VM_IP>

Connect Using an SSH Key (.pem file):

  1. Navigate to the directory containing your .pem file:
cd <path_to_pem_file_directory>
  1. Use the SSH key to connect:
ssh -i "<your_key_file.pem>" <username>@<VM_IP>

  1. On first connection, type yes to verify the host's fingerprint and continue.

  2. You have successfully connected. Type exit to close the SSH session and return to your local shell.

warning

If you see the error WARNING: REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED!, the saved SSH fingerprint has changed. Remove the old fingerprint by running:

ssh-keygen -R "<VM_IP>"