The Basics When you first begin to access your fresh new server, there are a few early steps you should take to make it more secure. Some of the first tasks required on a linux server can include setting up a new user, providing them with the proper privileges, and configuring SSH. Step One—Root Login Once you know your IP address and root password, login as the main user, root. It is not encouraged to use root on a linux server on a regular basis, and this tutorial will help you set up an alternative user to login with permanently. # ssh root@123.45.67.890 The terminal will show: The authenticity of host '69.55.55.20 (69.55.55.20)' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is 79:95:46:1a:ab:37:11:8e:86:54:36:38:bb:3c:fa:c0. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)? Go ahead and type yes, and then enter your root password. Step Two—Change Your Password Currently your root password is the default one that was sent to you...