Question

How DigitalOcean logged me in from the web console?

Posted on August 15, 2024
SaaS Provider
Asked by imikay

I was playing with my DigitalOcrean droplet, I can log into it through web console without any problem, how is that possible? I did not set a password for it, I’m using password protected ssh keys, I did not enter my password either. I’m wondering.

Thanks.

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Bobby Iliev

Site Moderator

• August 16, 2024

Hey!

In addition to what has been mentioned already, if you are after the technical details on how exactly the DigitalOcean web console works under the hood, I would suggest checking out this blog post here:

https://www.digitalocean.com/blog/how-digitaloceans-new-droplet-console-works

Hope that this helps!

- Bobby

KFSys

Site Moderator

• August 15, 2024

Heya,

The Droplet Console is a browser-based way to connect to Droplets. Instead of using ssh in a local terminal, you can use the Droplet Console in your preferred web browser.

Basically, that web console is only for your Droplet and once you click on the button to open the web console in your browser it opens a secure connection for you.

It’s different than the SSH connection you do as it connects via other methods.