Secure Shell, also known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol used to execute commands on a remote machine or to exchange information between a hosting server and a client. Because the info exchanged by the 2 sides is encoded, a third party won't be able to intercept it, which makes SSH a favorite means of controlling a hosting account. The commands that could be executed are determined by the type of hosting service. On a shared hosting server, for instance, the alternatives are limited because you shall not have root access to the server, so you can just create/move/delete files, create and unpack archives, import and export databases, etc. They're all actions that are executed within 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 just a particular service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted with a command line, but if you don't use a UNIX-like OS, there are tons of apps for other OSs, you can employ to connect to the remote server as well.

SSH Telnet in Web Hosting

In case you have a web hosting account with us and you want to deal with your content remotely through SSH, you could obtain SSH access to the account using your Hepsia Control Panel. If your package does not come with this feature by default, you could add it with a few clicks via the Upgrades menu. In the SSH section of the CP, you will see the host, the port number and the username which you should use when you connect to the account. You can even select what password you would like to use, as it doesn't need to be the same as the one for the account. We've prepared a number of Help articles where you may find all the commands you will be able to use with a shared hosting package, along with examples of how they are used. Also, if SSH access is permitted for your account, you'll be able to establish a Secure FTP (SFTP) connection using a standard client like FileZilla, for example.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Servers

You shall be able to connect to your semi-dedicated server account through SSH regardless of which plan you pick when you sign up. With some plans, the function is included as standard, while with others, it could be included as an extra upgrade for as long as you need it. You can discover the required login information inside the Hepsia CP, supplied with all accounts - the host/server name, the port number and the login name. You could select the password that you will use and if you want to, you may change it all the time with several mouse clicks for even better security. You shall be able to see all the commands that you can use in advance, as we've listed them alongside examples of how they are used to perform a certain task. Once SSH access to your semi-dedicated server account is activated, you'll be able to use an FTP program and establish an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in VPS Servers

The VPS server packages which we offer provide SSH access as standard, not as an optional 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 you have entered throughout the order procedure. A copy of the SSH credentials shall be sent to you via e-mail too. Since your VPS shall be isolated from the others on the physical web server, there aren't any limitations in regards to what you can or cannot do using SSH. You can download, install and manage any piece of software that will run on a Linux server, reboot the entire server or just a specific software component, and work with files, folders and databases without restrictions. All you'll require for this is a console or an SSH client on your end.