Remote Accessing Your Raspberry Pi from Anywhere in the World

This article will show you how to connect to your Raspberry Pi using SSH from any network, making it easy to manage and control your device remotely. …


Updated August 25, 2023

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This article will show you how to connect to your Raspberry Pi using SSH from any network, making it easy to manage and control your device remotely.

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used for secure communication between two devices over an unsecured network like the internet. It allows users to access and control their Raspberry Pi from anywhere in the world, as long as they have the IP address or hostname and proper credentials. In this article, we will show you how to set up your Raspberry Pi for remote SSH access and then connect to it from a different network.

Setting Up Your Raspberry Pi for Remote Access

Follow these steps to enable remote access on your Raspberry Pi:

  1. Connect your Raspberry Pi to the internet using an Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi dongle.
  2. Open a terminal and update the system by running the following command:
    sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
  3. Install the necessary packages for SSH access by running:
    sudo apt install openssh-server
  4. Check if the SSH server is running with the following command:
    systemctl status ssh

    If it’s not running, start it using:

    sudo systemctl start ssh
  5. Enable SSH at boot by running:
    sudo systemctl enable ssh
  6. Get the IP address of your Raspberry Pi by running:
    hostname -I

    Note down this IP address as you will need it to connect from another device.

Connecting to Your Raspberry Pi from a Different Network

Now that your Raspberry Pi is set up for remote access, follow these steps to connect to it from any network:

  1. On the computer you want to use to SSH into your Raspberry Pi, open a terminal and install an SSH client if you don’t already have one. For example, on Linux or macOS, the OpenSSH client is pre-installed. On Windows, you can use PuTTY (https://www.putty.org/).
  2. Connect to your Raspberry Pi using its IP address or hostname and username. Replace <IP_ADDRESS> with the actual IP address of your Raspberry Pi and <USERNAME> with your Raspberry Pi’s username:
    ssh <USERNAME>@<IP_ADDRESS>

    For example, if your Raspberry Pi’s IP address is 192.168.1.10 and the username is pi:

    ssh pi@192.168.1.10
  3. If this is the first time you are connecting to this device, you will see a message asking if you want to continue connecting. Type “yes” and press Enter.
  4. You will be prompted for your Raspberry Pi’s password. Enter it and press Enter.
  5. Now you have successfully connected to your Raspberry Pi from a different network using SSH!

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you are unable to connect to your Raspberry Pi using SSH, here are some common issues and their solutions:

  • Make sure the Raspberry Pi is powered on and connected to the internet.
  • Check if the SSH server is running by running systemctl status ssh on your Raspberry Pi. If it’s not running, start it using sudo systemctl start ssh.
  • Ensure that your firewall settings on both your local computer and the Raspberry Pi allow incoming connections on port 22 (the default SSH port).
  • Double-check your IP address or hostname and username/password. If you have changed them, use the new values when connecting.
  • Try connecting using a different network to see if the issue is specific to your current network.

With these steps, you should be able to connect to your Raspberry Pi from any network and manage it remotely. Enjoy the convenience of remote access and stay in control of your device wherever you are!