Frequently Asked Questions
Can I log into root user using SSH?
No, you will not be able to log into the root user using SSH if you deploy an instance with Limited User Login.
Can I enable this feature when deploying via API?
Yes, you can set the value of user_scheme attribute to limited while sending a request to create a new VPS or Bare Metal instance.
Can I choose my own username?
By default, a new user named linuxuser will be created when deploying an instance with Limited User Login.
Can I change the password?
Yes, you can change the password using the passwd command.
I can't find the option to create a "limited user for a new instace"
There is this option in the vultr api but there is none in the provider
From https://docs.vultr.com/limited-user-login:
Frequently Asked Questions Can I log into root user using SSH? No, you will not be able to log into the root user using SSH if you deploy an instance with Limited User Login.
Can I enable this feature when deploying via API? Yes, you can set the value of user_scheme attribute to limited while sending a request to create a new VPS or Bare Metal instance.
Can I choose my own username? By default, a new user named linuxuser will be created when deploying an instance with Limited User Login.
Can I change the password? Yes, you can change the password using the passwd command.