Based on the network type and operating system of your ECS instance, and the operating system of your local machine, you can choose an ideal method to connect to an ECS instance.
Connect to a Linux instance
Choose an ideal method from the following table to create remote connection to your Linux instance.
| Internet access | Operating system of the local machine | Connection option |
|---|---|---|
| Yes/No | Windows or Unix-like OS | Connect to an instance by using the Management Terminal |
| Yes | Windows | Use a remote connection tool to create remote connection:
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| Yes | Linux, Mac OS, or other Unix-like OS | Use commands to create remote connection:
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| Yes | iOS or Android | User apps, such as SSH Control Lite or JuiceSSH, to create remote connection: Connect to an instance on a mobile device |
Connect to a Windows instance
Choose an ideal method from the following table to create remote connection to your Windows instance.
| Internet access | Operating system of the local machine | Connection option |
|---|---|---|
| Yes/No | Windows or Unix-like OS | Connect to an instance by using the Management Terminal |
| Yes | Windows | Use mstsc to create remote connection: Connect to a Windows instance |
| Yes | Linux | Use a remote connection tool, such as rdesktop, to create remote connection: Connect to a Windows instance |
| Yes | Mac OS | Use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection for Mac to create remote connection: Connect to a Windows instance |
| Yes | iOS or Android | Use Microsoft Remote Desktop to create a remote connection: Connect to an instance on a mobile device |