Open the browser console
The Terminal tab on an instance opens a Virtual Network Computing (VNC) console. It shows the instance's screen and works without SSH. Log in with the operating system password. If you do not have one, reset it.
The console has three controls:
- Reconnect opens a new connection if the screen freezes.
- CTRL + ALT + DEL sends that combination after you confirm.
- Paste types text into the console, because the console cannot read your clipboard.
The console cannot change firewall rules. If a rule blocks you, change it in the panel.