How to SSH using PuTTY with a password

Question

How do you SSH using PuTTY with a password?

Answer

PuTTY is a free application that allows Windows users to access Linux servers via SSH.

Note: The following instructions assume that PuTTY has already been installed.

1. From the Windows Start menu, open the PuTTY application.
2. In the Session interface, enter the hostname or IP address of the server in the Host Name (or IP address) text box.
3. Enter the port number in the Port text box.
4. Select the SSH protocol.
5. Click Open.
6. Enter the SSH username.
7. Enter the SSH password.