Secure Shell, commonly known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol used to execute commands on a remote machine or to exchange info between a hosting server and a client. As the information exchanged by the two sides is protected, a third party simply cannot intercept it, which makes SSH a preferred means of controlling a web hosting account. The commands which can be executed are determined by the type of hosting service. On a shared web server, for instance, the choices are limited because you won't have root access to the website hosting server, so you could simply create/move/delete files, set up and unpack archives, export and import databases, etcetera. They're all actions that are carried out inside the shared hosting account and don't require a higher level of access. By using a virtual or a dedicated server, you will have the ability to install server-side software or to restart the hosting server or only a certain 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 plenty of apps for other OSs, that you can use to connect to the remote hosting server as well.

SSH Telnet in Shared Web Hosting

SSH access is featured with all Linux shared web hosting we offer you. With some of them, it is featured by default, while with others it is an additional upgrade that you can include with a few clicks from your hosting CP. You may get SSH access through the section dedicated to it where you will also find the details you need to connect - the host, the port number and the username. You can choose the password that you'll use and, if necessary, you will be able to modify it with a couple of clicks from the same place. All commands that could be used with our shared plans are listed in a help article alongside relevant instances. If the SSH access function is permitted for your account, you'll also be able to upload files through your favorite FTP client via an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You shall be able to connect to your semi-dedicated server account through SSH irrespective of which package you choose when you sign up. With some plans, the feature is offered by default, while with others, it could be included as an extra upgrade for as long as you need it. You shall find the required login details within the Hepsia Control Panel, which comes with all accounts - the host/server name, the port number and the login name. You are able to select the password you'll use and if you'd like, you can change it regularly with a couple of mouse clicks for even better security. You will be able to see all the commands which you can use upfront, because we've listed them along with examples of how they are used so as to perform a particular task. The moment SSH access to your semi-dedicated server account is allowed, you'll be able to use an FTP program and establish an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in VPS Hosting

The virtual private server offers which we offer feature SSH access as standard, not as an additional upgrade or a function which you have to activate. Once your new server is prepared, you shall be able to connect and begin working on your content using the login details that you've entered during the order process. A copy of the SSH credentials will be sent to you via e mail too. Since your VPS shall be isolated from the others on the physical server, there aren't any limitations regarding what you can or can't do through SSH. You could download, install and manage any piece of software that will run on a Linux web server, reboot the whole server or simply a particular software component, and work with files, folders and databases with no restrictions. All you will require for this is a console or an SSH client on your end.