How to Open the Browser Console (noVNC) for Your VPS
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.
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.
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 and we’ll help you sort it out. Explore our other VPS tutorials to get the most out of your server.
