Secure Shell, commonly known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol that is used to execute commands on a remote hosting server or to exchange information between a web server and a client. As the data exchanged by the 2 sides is protected, a 3rd party can't intercept it, which makes SSH a preferred means of handling a website hosting account. The commands which could be executed depend on the type of hosting service. On a shared server, for example, the alternatives 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, import and export databases, etc. These are all actions that are executed within the shared hosting account and don't require a higher level of access. Through a virtual or a dedicated server, you'll have the ability to set up server-side software or to restart the hosting server or just a particular service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted with a command line, and if you don't employ a UNIX-like OS, there are a lot of apps for other OSs, which you can use to connect to the remote web server as well.

SSH Telnet in Web Hosting

If the web hosting package which you’ve selected through the signup process includes SSH access by default, you will be able to activate this function with simply a click within your Hepsia Control Panel. In case you have picked a different package, the SSH access feature could be added through the Upgrades menu and it'll become available right away. All the info which you need connect will be conveniently listed in the SSH section of the Control Panel - the hostname, the username and the port number. You could also set what password to use from the same place and you shall be able to modify it whenever you want. All the commands that are permitted are listed within the Help articles which we've prepared for you, together with examples of the syntax which you need to use. An additional advantage of permitting SSH access to your account is that you will be able to upload files via an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting

SSH access is available by default with some of our semi-dedicated server plans, while with others you could add it through the hosting CP if required - even only for the current month. In either case, you could activate and de-activate the feature with one click via the SSH section of the CP. In the same spot, you will find the server name, the port number and the username required to connect to our platform. You will also find a box in which you can input the password you want to use, as it does not have to be the same as the one you use to log into the Control Panel. For better security, you may also change it as often as you want. A full list of the commands that can be performed inside a semi-dedicated account is available in our Knowledge Base, along with the syntax and a number of examples. An extra feature after SSH access is enabled shall be the ability to connect to your hosting space via SFTP through any FTP client that supports this kind of connections.