Meridian Studio

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Copy the VPS details from your provider

Keep the provider page open. Studio only needs the server IP, SSH username, SSH port, and the first-login password if the server does not already have your SSH key.

Checking for Studio

Studio is checking whether meridian studio is running on this computer.

Public IP198.51.100.10The internet-facing server address.

SSH userroot or ubuntuThe Linux login name from the provider.

SSH port22Use the provider value if it is different.

First passwordUsed onceOnly needed to install a key in Local Studio.

Quick answers

What is a VPS?

A small rented Linux server. Meridian connects to it by SSH and installs VPN services there.

What is a public IP?

The internet-facing address for the server. Examples use addresses like 198.51.100.10.

What if I only have a password?

That is enough for Local Studio. It can use the password once to install a safer SSH key.

Connection details

Paste the SSH command from your VPS provider

Studio fills the technical fields from the command. Give the server a friendly title so you can recognize it later.

Paste SSH command Look for a command like this in your provider dashboard or welcome email.Server title Leave it empty to name the server after its IP address.

I do not have an SSH command

Enter the same details manually. They are usually shown as IP address, username, and port.

Server IP address SSH user SSH port

SSH check

Confirm Meridian can reach the server

This validation does not deploy anything. It checks reachability, authentication, and whether sudo works.

Check it from Terminal

Copies the SSH command so you can test the same connection yourself.

Troubleshooting

What does SSH validation mean?

Studio tries a normal SSH connection and a harmless sudo check. It does not deploy anything.

What if it says permission denied?

The server probably needs key setup, or the username/password differs from the provider page.

What if the port is closed?

Check the provider firewall and confirm the SSH port. Most servers use port 22.

Secure access

Use the password once, then use a key

A private key stays on this computer. Its public key is installed on the server and verified immediately.

Private keyThis computerSecret. Never pasted or uploaded.

Public keyYour VPSSafe to install on the server.

Set up the key from Terminal

Copy the standard command and run it once; it asks for the password there, not here.

Key basics

What is the private key?

The secret half of SSH login. It stays on your computer and must not be pasted into websites.

What is the public key?

The safe half that goes on the server. It lets the server recognize your private key later.

Safe defaults

Choose what the first setup should create

Start with the recommended options. An empty field uses the default shown in grey.

Server name First client

Harden SSH and firewallRecommended unless this server already hosts other services.Block RU trafficBlocks RU destinations on this server. Regional exit routing is configured separately.

Advanced deploy settings

Camouflage target Domain Color palette Server icon Cloudflare WARPRoute outgoing traffic through Cloudflare WARP.

Run it from Terminal

The preview command changes nothing. The deploy command asks you to confirm before it changes the server.

Confirmation boundary

Review what Meridian will change

Key setup may have installed a public SSH key already. VPN services, firewall changes, and SSH hardening wait for this deploy review.

Evidence

Progress and result

Start a deploy to see its progress here.

Set up your VPN server