On the console screen of Xserver VPS, you may not be able to copy and paste text in the normal way. Try the following methods:
1. Copy-paste with mouse operation
In the Linux console environment,gpm you can use a program called (General Purpose Mouse) to copy and paste with a mouse. gpmYou can install and launch it to follow the steps below.
Example installation command (OS: Ubuntu example)
*aptCommands are package management tools used by Debian-like Linux distributions (e.g. Ubuntu). aptis an abbreviation for “Advanced Package Tool” that allows you to install, update, remove, search, and more software with ease.
- Copy: Hold down the left mouse button and drag the text you want to copy.
- Paste: Click the right mouse button.
2. Use an SSH client
If you are limited in console operations, you can use an SSH client for more flexibility. For example, SSH clients such as Tera Term or PuTTY make it easy to copy and paste text.
- How to use Tera Term: Launch Tera Term, enter the IP address and port number of your Xserver VPS to connect. After connecting, you can copy and paste text in the usual way.
3. Check the “Console” feature in the VPS panel
The VPS panel, which is the admin screen of Xserver VPS, has a “Console” feature. When using this feature to access the server, copying and pasting text may be restricted. In that case, you can avoid the problem by using the SSH client mentioned above.
For information on how to use the VPS panel, please refer to the official support site.
4. Verify permissions
If you can’t copy files or directories, there may be a problem with permissions. ls -lUse the command to check the permissions of the target file or directory and set the appropriate permissions in the command if necessarychmod.
If you’ve tried the above methods and still don’t have problems, we recommend contacting Xserver support.
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