Accessing Your Raspberry Pi Remotely with IP Address and SSH

Learn how to connect to your Raspberry Pi remotely using its IP address and secure shell (SSH). This article will guide you through the process step-by-step. …


Updated September 14, 2023

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Learn how to connect to your Raspberry Pi remotely using its IP address and secure shell (SSH). This article will guide you through the process step-by-step.

There are several ways to connect to a Raspberry Pi remotely, but one of the most common methods is by using SSH (Secure Shell) over a network. In this article, we’ll cover how to connect to your Raspberry Pi using its IP address and SSH. This method allows you to access the command line interface (CLI) of your Raspberry Pi from another device on the same network, such as your computer or smartphone.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following:

  • A Raspberry Pi with an operating system installed (e.g., Raspbian, Ubuntu)
  • The IP address of your Raspberry Pi
  • An SSH client on your connecting device (e.g., PuTTY for Windows or Terminal for macOS/Linux)

Finding the IP Address of Your Raspberry Pi

To find the IP address of your Raspberry Pi, you can use one of the following methods:

  1. Static IP Address: If you have set a static IP address for your Raspberry Pi in its network configuration, you already know its IP address and can skip to the next step.
  2. Using nmap (Linux/macOS): Open a terminal window on your computer or Raspberry Pi and type the following command:
nmap -sP 192.168.0.0/24

Replace 192.168.0.0/24 with the subnet of your network (e.g., if your IP address is 192.168.1.10, use 192.168.1.0/24). This command will scan your local network and display all connected devices, including your Raspberry Pi’s IP address. 3. Using Fing (Windows/macOS): Download and install the Fing app on your computer or smartphone. Open the app, click “Scan Network,” and locate your Raspberry Pi by its hostname or MAC address. The IP address will be displayed next to it.

Connecting to Your Raspberry Pi Using SSH

Once you have the IP address of your Raspberry Pi, follow these steps to connect using SSH:

  1. Open an SSH client on your connecting device (e.g., PuTTY for Windows or Terminal for macOS/Linux).
  2. Enter the IP address of your Raspberry Pi in the “Host Name” or “Address” field.
  3. If you’re using a non-standard SSH port, enter it in the “Port” field. Otherwise, leave it blank to use the default port 22.
  4. Click “Open” (PuTTY) or “Connect” (Terminal) to initiate the connection.
  5. If this is your first time connecting, you may see a message about the authenticity of the host. Type “yes” and press Enter to continue.
  6. Enter the username and password for your Raspberry Pi. The default username is pi (for Raspbian) or ubuntu (for Ubuntu), and the default password is raspberry (for Raspbian) or ubuntu (for Ubuntu).
  7. You should now be connected to your Raspberry Pi’s command line interface.

That’s it! You can now run commands on your Raspberry Pi remotely, just as if you were sitting in front of it. To disconnect, simply type exit or close the SSH client.