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# How to copy and paste text in a Linux server terminal

Using a different operating system can be difficult, but don't worry—VoltHosting is here to help! One of the most common mistakes is attempting to paste into a Linux (such as Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS, etc.) terminal because the usual method of `CTRL+V` will not work. 

# How to copy text from the terminal.

1. Firstly, make sure you are SSHed into the Linux server, see our [Logging Into Your Linux VPS](https://wiki.volthosting.co.uk/en/article/logging-into-your-linux-vps-6x7d43/) guide for help with logging in if you're unsure.

2. Now, highlight the text you want to copy.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a7f74f9f83d47000/sn2tva9hy0xvdng4bzmw0ye5aqhqnm_5rk2el.png)

3. That's it! You can now paste the text on your host computer or somewhere else in the terminal.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a7f74f9f83d47000/iwgcrd5x9h7am8ipcsgusiodyis16f_1u211wn.png)

# How to paste text into the terminal.

1. Firstly, make sure you are SSHed into the Linux server, see our [Logging Into Your Linux VPS](https://wiki.volthosting.co.uk/en/article/logging-into-your-linux-vps-6x7d43/) guide for help with logging in if you're unsure.

2. Now, get some text on your clipboard which you want to paste. You can do this on Windows with `CTRL + C` or on the terminal by using the guide above.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a7f74f9f83d47000/vsthrwzxwsbjn116n4qeq9dlvdnykk_s3wnbq.png)

3. To paste it onto the terminal, simply right click with your mouse (RMB) and that will paste the text right into the terminal.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a7f74f9f83d47000/86vocaoybyeyubzxtvjpkkrptm4g7z_19g9qn1.png)