Using SSH with Mac OS
SSH provides a secure way of logging in to a remote machine and executing commands on that remote machine.
To Use SSH with Mac OS
- Open the drive on your desktop.
- Click Applications, and then click Utilities.
- Click Terminal.
- Type SSH username@coolexample.com where username is your SSH username, and coolexample.com is your domain name or server IP address.
NOTE: If this is your first time connecting to that server, a message displays asking you to confirm the identity of the machine. Type Yes, followed by the return key.
- Enter your Password.
NOTE: You can also type man ssh on the terminal command line to view an guide to SSH on Mac OS.