How can i resolve this error: ssh root @[hostname] ssh: Could not resolve hostname root: Name or service not known

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ssh root @[hostname] 
ssh: Could not resolve hostname root: Name or service not known

This is the error i'm receiving when i try to connect to the server. I'm using WSL Ubuntu on windows, i don't know why i'm recieving this error please help me. I'm using digital ocean and I'm on IPv4.

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 05 '21 at 12:36

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Because you have a space between root and @ it thinks that root is the host you want to connect to. Eliminate that space.

answered Aug 05 '21 at 12:36

lane.maxwell

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yes you are right i just deleted the space and i've been able to login to my server now thank you so very much – Abayomi Usman Aug 05 '21 at 12:40
Please accept the answer if it solved your issue – lane.maxwell Aug 05 '21 at 12:52

How can i resolve this error: ssh root @[hostname] ssh: Could not resolve hostname root: Name or service not known

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