How to Connect EC2 with VSCode SSH

Do you want to connect your AWS EC2 instance directly to *Visual Studio Code* for easy coding and server management? Instead of juggling between the terminal and remote server, you can use the *VSCode Remote SSH extension* to connect seamlessly. This makes it simple to edit files, run commands, and manage your EC2 instance just like you’re working locally. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to set up and connect your EC2 instance to VSCode using SSH. By the end, you’ll be able to access your cloud server directly inside VSCode for development, deployment, or system administration. Here’s what you’ll learn in this video: Prerequisites for connecting EC2 with VSCode (AWS account, EC2 instance, key pair, and VSCode installed) Installing the *Remote - SSH extension* in VSCode How to locate and use your EC2 private key (`.pem` file) Setting correct file permissions for your `.pem` key using Terminal or PowerShell Connecting to your EC2 instance with SSH from the command line Configuring the *SSH config file* for easier future connections Connecting VSCode to your EC2 instance using the Remote Explorer Navigating and editing files on your EC2 server directly in VSCode Troubleshooting common issues (permissions, firewall, or key mismatch) With this setup, you’ll be able to: Develop code directly on your EC2 instance Transfer files between your local machine and server easily Use VSCode extensions and debugging tools on your remote server Speed up deployment and testing workflows for web apps, APIs, or ML projects Whether you’re working on web development, DevOps, or cloud projects, connecting EC2 to VSCode will save you time and make your workflow much smoother. If you found this tutorial helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more AWS, cloud, and development tutorials. Share this with anyone who wants to simplify their EC2 workflow using VSCode. \#AWS #EC2 #VSCode #SSH #RemoteDevelopment #AWSCloud #VSCodeTips #CloudComputing #ConnectEC2 #RemoteSSH #VSCodeRemote #WebDevelopment #DevOps #AWSTutorial #CodingTips #CloudDevelopment #EC2Setup #VSCodeGuide #LearnAWS #ServerManagement