Remotely Access Your Raspberry Pi From Anywhere Using SSH

Learn how to connect your Raspberry Pi to the internet and access it remotely using SSH. …


Updated September 16, 2023

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Learn how to connect your Raspberry Pi to the internet and access it remotely using SSH.

Raspberry Pi is a versatile single-board computer that can be used for various purposes, from running a home server to controlling robots. One of the most useful features of the Raspberry Pi is its ability to connect to the internet and be accessed remotely using Secure Shell (SSH). This allows you to control your Pi from any device with an internet connection without needing a monitor, keyboard, or mouse.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure that you have:

  1. Raspberry Pi with Raspbian OS installed.
  2. Access to the internet on your local network.
  3. A separate computer (either Windows, Mac, or Linux) to access the Pi remotely.
  4. SSH client installed on your remote computer (for example, PuTTY for Windows, Terminal for Mac/Linux).

Setting Up Raspberry Pi for Remote Access

  1. Plug in your Raspberry Pi to your router using an ethernet cable or connect it to WiFi if you have a wireless adapter.
  2. Open the terminal on your Raspberry Pi and run sudo raspi-config.
  3. Navigate to “Interfacing Options” -> “SSH” and enable it by selecting “Yes”. This will allow you to access your Pi remotely using SSH.
  4. Reboot your Pi with sudo reboot for the changes to take effect.
  5. Find the IP address of your Raspberry Pi on your local network. You can do this by running hostname -I in the terminal or checking your router’s DHCP client list.
  6. Take note of the IP address, as you will need it later to connect to your Pi remotely.

Connecting to Raspberry Pi Using SSH

  1. On your remote computer, open your SSH client and enter the following command: ssh pi@<ip-address>, replacing <ip-address> with the IP address of your Raspberry Pi.
  2. You will be prompted for a password. By default, the username is “pi” and the password is “raspberry”. Enter these credentials when asked.
  3. If you are connecting to your Pi for the first time, you may receive a warning about the authenticity of the host. Type “yes” to continue.
  4. You should now be connected to your Raspberry Pi remotely and can run commands as if you were sitting in front of it!

Using SSH with Raspberry Pi

Now that you are connected to your Raspberry Pi, you can use the command line interface to control and manage your Pi. Here are some common commands to get started:

  • ls: List files and directories in the current directory.
  • cd <directory>: Change directory to <directory>.
  • nano <file>: Open a file in the Nano text editor.
  • sudo reboot: Reboot your Raspberry Pi.
  • sudo shutdown -h now: Shut down your Raspberry Pi.

You can also run Python scripts, install packages, and perform other tasks on your Pi remotely using SSH. This makes it easy to manage your Pi from anywhere with an internet connection!

Remember, if you want to disconnect from your Pi without shutting it down, simply type exit in the terminal or close the SSH window. Your Raspberry Pi will continue running as usual until you power it off.