Ensure SSH is enabled by default on Linux VPS plans from hosts like
DigitalOcean SSH is the backbone of command-line management on Ubuntu Debian or Fedora allowing Bash scripting and MySQL tweaks Check their FAQ for \"SSH access included\" or test by deploying a $5 VPS and connecting with
On Windows VPS look for RDP as an SSH equivalent—
Vultr offers this with Windows Server images Verify key-based auth support (e g uploading pub files via their portal) to avoid password risks A host blocking SSH or limiting ports (e g 22) restricts flexibility—ask support if
sshd runs unrestricted