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title: "How Do I Log In to a Virtual Machine In My Lab?"
slug: "how-do-i-log-in-to-a-virtual-machine-in-my-lab"
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# How Do I Log In to a Virtual Machine In My Lab?

You can log in to a Virtual Machine (VM) by using the credentials provided on the *Resources* tab in the lab environment. One the Resources tab, you will find a list of all VMs that are in the lab, along with a username and password for each VM.

## Best Practices for Preventing Log In Issues

- Test your login credentials before the class, or before you plan to complete the lab.
- When TypeText is not available, always copy credentials from your Lab Instructions and paste into the VM or cloud window, instead of manually typing. This can help to prevent issues related to typos.

## Log in To a Virtual Machine

The steps outlined in this document may not work as expected, depending on the operating system that your virtual machine uses. Some Linux based VMs may not work as expected. If the steps in this document do not work for your VM, you may need to manually type the username and password.

To log in to a VM, perform the following steps

1. Select the **Resources** tab.
2. Select the **VM** you wish to log in to.
3. Select the **username** field in the VM.
4. Select the **TypeText (T) button next to the username** in the Resource tab, or type the username into the VM username field.
5. Select the **password** field in the VM.
6. Select the **TypeText (T) button next to the password** in the Resource tab, or type the password into the VM password field.

![virtual machine login](https://cdn.document360.io/a298db04-a0fe-47e0-bfe3-c52d6f9d7c8c/Images/Documentation/log-in-to-virtual-machine.png)

> [!NOTE]
> Login Credentials
> 
> If you need login credentials that are unavailable in the Resources tab, please reach out to your instructor or learning organization for assistance.

A virtual machine is the virtualization or emulation of a computer system. Virtual machines are based on computer architectures and provide the functionality of a physical computer.

The lab content and instructions written in the Instructions Editor and displayed in the lab user interface.