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

SSH Telnet in Shared Website Hosting

If the shared website hosting package deal that you’ve chosen throughout the signup procedure comes with SSH access by default, you shall be able to activate this function with just a click within your Hepsia CP. In case you have selected a different plan, the SSH access feature could be included via the Upgrades menu and it'll become available at once. The information 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 can also set what password to use from the same location and you'll be able to modify it whenever you want. All of the commands that are permitted are listed within the Help articles which we've prepared for you, in addition to examples of the syntax that you should 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 Servers

All our semi-dedicated server accounts provide the possibility to access and manage them via SSH. If the package deal that you've selected incorporates this feature by default, you simply need to activate the SSH access function using the corresponding section of the Hepsia CP. If the feature is listed as an optional upgrade, you may quickly add it via the Add Services/Upgrades link in the Hepsia CP and it shall be available within a minute. We have a lot of help articles and instructional videos concerning the use of SSH commands to manage your account and an entire list of the commands you can execute together with a number of examples to provide you with a better perception of what you can do. If SSH is active, you will also be able to establish an SFTP connection to the account and to upload data safely through any FTP application which supports the function.

SSH Telnet in VPS Servers

The VPS server offers we offer include SSH access as standard, not as an optional upgrade or a function which you need to activate. As soon as your new server is ready, you will be able to connect and start working on your content via the login details that you've entered through the order process. A copy of the SSH credentials will be sent to you via email too. Because your VPS shall be isolated from the others on the physical hosting server, there are no limitations regarding what you can or can't do using SSH. You are able to download, install and manage any piece of software that'll run on a Linux hosting server, reboot the entire server or just a specific software component, and work with files, folders and databases without restrictions. All you will need for that is a console or an SSH client on your end.