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SSH Access Guide

Complete guide for setting up ssh access to your a Raspberry Pi

Prerequisites

Before setting up SSH access, ensure you have flashed your Raspberry Pi OS:

Pi OS Flashing Guide →

Setup Raspberry Pi OS on your SD card with proper configuration

Connect via SSH

After flashing your SD card, you can connect to your Raspberry Pi remotely using SSH. This guide explains different methods to establish the connection.

Finding Your Raspberry Pi

You can locate your Raspberry Pi on the network in several ways:

Router Interface Method

Finding Raspberry Pi IP in Router Interface

Check your router's connected devices list - look for "raspberrypi" or the hostname you configured

SSH Connection Example

SSH Login Process to Raspberry Pi

Initial SSH connection showing the typical authentication process

Connection Methods

Choose the method that works best for your setup:

Method 1: Using Hostname (Recommended)

ssh pi@raspberrypi.local
  • • Works automatically with mDNS/Bonjour
  • • No need to know the IP address
  • • Most reliable across network changes

Method 2: Using IP Address

Find your Pi's IP address using one of these tools:

  • • Router's admin interface
  • • Angry IP Scanner
  • • Network scanner app on your phone
ssh pi@192.168.1.xxx

Common Issues

If you can't connect:

  • 1. Verify the Raspberry Pi is powered on and connected to your network
  • 2. Confirm you're on the same network as your Raspberry Pi
  • 3. Check if SSH was enabled during the OS setup
  • 4. Try both hostname and IP address methods
  • 5. Ensure no firewall is blocking port 22 (SSH)

Next Steps: Installing AirCast

Now that your Raspberry Pi is set up and connected, you're ready to install AirCast. Follow our comprehensive installation guide to complete the setup:

AirCast Installation Guide →

Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring AirCast on your Raspberry Pi