Secure Shell, also known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol that is used to execute commands on a remote server or to exchange data between a hosting server and a client. As the data exchanged by the two sides is encoded, a 3rd party won't be able to intercept it, which makes SSH an ideal means of handling a hosting account. The commands that can be executed depend on the type of hosting service. On a shared hosting server, in particular, the options are limited since you shall not have root access to the machine, so you may only create/move/delete files, set up and unpack archives, export and import databases, etcetera. These are all actions that are performed in the shared hosting account and don't need a higher level of access. Using a virtual or a dedicated server, you'll have the option to install server-side software or to restart the web server or only a certain service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted via a command line, but if you do not use a UNIX-like OS, there are a lot of apps for other OSs, that you can use to connect to the remote hosting server as well.

SSH Telnet in Cloud Hosting

If the cloud hosting package which you’ve picked throughout the signup process features SSH access as standard, you'll be able to activate this feature with only a mouse click within your Hepsia Control Panel. If you've selected a different package, the SSH access function can be included using the Upgrades menu and it shall become available right away. All the info you need to connect shall be conveniently listed within the SSH section of the CP - the hostname, the username and the port number. You could also set what password to use from the same spot and you'll be able to modify it anytime. All commands which are permitted are listed inside the Help articles which we've prepared for you, in addition to examples of the syntax that you need to use. An additional advantage of enabling SSH access to your account is that you shall be able to upload files via an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Servers

If you have a semi-dedicated server account with our company, you will be able to receive SSH access to it with just a mouse click from the corresponding section of the Hepsia hosting Control Panel, provided with all accounts. If your plan doesn't support this function by default, you will be able to add it without difficulty via the Upgrades menu. When you go to the SSH section, you shall find the information which you need to connect to the server through a command line or a desktop application - the server/host, the port number, the username and the password. The latter could be updated at any time, when required. These login credentials are also needed if you want to upload files via a secure connection and you want to use SFTP, which is also part of the SSH access service that we provide you with. A detailed list of the commands which you can perform will offer you a better idea of what tasks you could perform in your account and each is accompanied by a few instances of the syntax.