# How to Open the Browser Console (noVNC) for Your VPS

> Canonical: https://jethost.com/kb/how-to-open-the-browser-console-novnc/ · Last modified: 2026-08-20T06:47:41+00:00

The browser console gives you direct, keyboard-level access to your VPS straight from the Client Area using noVNC. It's the tool to reach for when SSH is misconfigured, the firewall is locking you out, or the server is in recovery mode.

## Step-by-step: Open the console

1. Open your VPS in the JetHost Client Area and go to the **Console** tab.
2. Click **Open Console**.
3. A browser-based VNC session opens and connects to your VPS.

![VPS Console tab with the Open Console button](https://jethost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/vps-console-tab.png)## Logging in through the console

Once connected, you'll see your server's login prompt. Enter your username (usually **root**) and password to sign in - exactly as you would on a physical monitor plugged into the machine.

![VPS browser-based noVNC console connected to the server](https://jethost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/vps-console-novnc.png)

## JetHost Experts Tip

Console sessions can expire after a while. If the screen freezes or disconnects, just click **Open Console** again to start a fresh session.

## Need More Help?

The noVNC console is your out-of-band lifeline when SSH won't cooperate. If you get stuck, the JetHost team is available 24/7 and usually answers in under five minutes - just [contact us](https://jethost.com/contact-us/) and we'll help you sort it out. Explore our other [VPS tutorials](https://jethost.com/kb/category/vps/) to get the most out of your server.