Secure Shell, commonly known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol that is used to execute commands on a remote machine or to exchange information between a web server and a client. Given that the data exchanged by the two sides is encoded, a 3rd party cannot intercept it, which makes SSH a preferred means of controlling a hosting account. The commands which could be executed depend on the type of hosting service. On a shared web server, in particular, the options are limited because you won't have root access to the server, so you can simply create/move/delete files, create and unpack archives, export and import databases, and so on. They are all actions which are performed within the shared hosting account and do not require a higher level of access. With a virtual or a dedicated server, you shall have the ability to set up server-side software or to restart the web server or just a specific service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted via a command line, but if you don't employ a UNIX-like OS, there are plenty of applications for other OSs, you can employ to connect to the remote web server as well.

SSH Telnet in Shared Website Hosting

If the shared website hosting package deal which you’ve picked throughout the signup procedure provides SSH access as standard, you'll be able to activate this feature with a mouse click inside your Hepsia Control Panel. In case you have picked a different package, the SSH access feature may be added through the Upgrades menu and it will become available instantly. All the details you need to connect shall be conveniently listed within the SSH section of the CP - the hostname, the username and the port number. You can even set what password to use from the same location and you shall be able to change it at any time. All of the commands that are allowed are listed in the Help articles that we have prepared for you, along with examples of the syntax which you have to use. An additional advantage of allowing SSH access to your account is that you shall be able to upload files through an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting

If you have a semi-dedicated server account with our company, you'll be able to get SSH access to it with just a mouse click from the corresponding section of the Hepsia hosting Control Panel, which comes with all accounts. If your plan does not support this function by default, you will be able to include it effortlessly via the Upgrades menu. As soon as you go to the SSH section, you shall find the information which you need to connect to the server via a command line or a desktop app - the server/host, the port number, the username and the password. The latter can be updated anytime, if required. These login credentials are also essential if you'd like to upload files via a secure connection and you want to use SFTP, which is also part of the SSH access service which we offer you. A comprehensive list of the commands that you can execute will provide you with a better idea of what tasks you may perform inside your account and each is accompanied by a number of examples of the syntax.

SSH Telnet in VPS Web Hosting

The virtual private server solutions which we offer provide SSH access as standard, not as a paid upgrade or a function which you should activate. The moment your new server is prepared, you shall be able to connect and start working on your content through the login details you have entered during the order procedure. A copy of the SSH credentials will be sent to you via e-mail as well. Since your VPS shall be isolated from the others on the physical web server, there are no limitations in regards to what you can or can't do through SSH. You may download, install and manage any piece of software that will run on a Linux hosting server, reboot the whole server or just a specific software component, and work with files, folders and databases without any restrictions. All you'll require for this is a console or an SSH client on your end.