VirtFusion

Use the VirtFusion VNC console to reach a VPS without SSH

Open the VirtFusion browser VNC console to log in to a VPS when SSH or networking is broken, fix firewall lockouts, reset settings and install from an ISO.

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The VirtFusion VNC console gives you the VPS screen in your browser, as if a monitor and keyboard were plugged in. Use it when SSH is down, a firewall rule locked you out, or the server will not boot properly.

Before you start

  • Login details for the VirtFusion control panel.
  • The server's root (or Windows Administrator) password; the console does not accept SSH keys.
  • A modern browser. VNC runs over a WebSocket, so strict corporate proxies may block it.

Open the VirtFusion VNC console

  1. Log in to the control panel and open the server.
  2. Make sure the server is running; start it if needed.
  3. Click VNC or Console. A new window opens with the server screen.
  4. Press Enter to wake the screen, then log in as root with your password.

Tip: The keyboard layout is US by default. If special characters in your password type wrongly, use the console's paste or clipboard feature, or reset the password to letters and digits temporarily.

Common fixes from the console

Firewall locked you out

Allow SSH again, for example with UFW:

ufw allow 22/tcp

Or temporarily flush firewalld rules by stopping the service:

systemctl stop firewalld

Network not coming up

Check addresses and routes with ip a and ip r, then review the config in /etc/netplan/ (Ubuntu) or /etc/network/interfaces (Debian). See set a static IP with Netplan.

SSH service stopped

systemctl restart ssh

On RHEL-based systems the service is sshd.

Troubleshooting

  • Black screen: press a key; the OS may have blanked the display.
  • Console will not connect: try a private window without extensions, or another network.
  • Login incorrect: the password may have been changed; reset it from the panel if offered, or rebuild.

Frequently asked questions

Is the VNC console secure?

The session is opened from your authenticated panel login and is time-limited. Close it when you finish.

Can I copy and paste into VNC?

Use the console's clipboard or paste function; normal Ctrl+V often does not reach the VPS.

Does VNC work for Windows servers?

Yes. Use the console's Ctrl+Alt+Del button to reach the Windows login screen.

Next steps

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