> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.macstadium.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect to Your Cloud (SSH)

> Enable SSH access on your MacStadium ESXi host by starting the TSM-SSH service from the embedded host client. Supported on ESXi 6.0 Update 2 and later.

<Warning>
  **Cloud Access is no longer sold directly by MacStadium.** Renewals are
  supported, but new customers should purchase [HP
  Anyware](https://anyware.hp.com/) directly. This documentation is preserved
  for existing customers. For remote macOS access, see [MacStadium
  VDI](/remote-desktop-vdi/macstadium-vdi-deployment/overview-architecture).
  Questions? Contact [support@macstadium.com](mailto:support@macstadium.com).
</Warning>

MacStadium understands that your workflow shouldn't need to be retooled to use our infrastructure as a service. To that end, we also offer simple connections to your private cloud via SSH.

## Prerequisite

ESXi server running version 6.0 U2 or later as well as a local computer with a web browser and SSH client.\*

1. Navigate to your ESXi server’s embedded host client using the IP address or domain name.
2. Enable SSH Screen 1
3. Select Manage in the left sidebar Navigator to access the settings for your host
4. Enable SSH Screen 2
5. Select the Services tab.
6. Enable SSH Screen 3
   * There are two services we’ll pay attention to here: **TSM** (ESXi Shell) and **TSM-SSH** (SSH), with the latter being our main goal.
7. Highlight the **TSM-SSH service (SSH)** and either right-click or use the menu item at the top of the window to select Start.
8. Enable SSH Screen 4
   * If you’d like to use the ESXi Shell remotely over SSH, go ahead and complete the same process for the TSM service.
   * If you’re only granting temporary access and will either stop the service manually after use or you wish for the service to be off when you next restart ESXi or the server, you can stop here.
   * If you’d like SSH (or SSH and the ESXi Shell) to remain on and persist through reboots, continue to the next step.
9. Persistent SSH access across ESXi host reboots
10. By right-clicking on a service or clicking the Actions menu item, you can adjust the policy for the service. This means you can set the service to remain on based on firewall ports or with the host and after restart.