SSH, which is an abbreviation for Secure Shell, is a network protocol used to transfer protected data between a client and a web server, which makes it impossible for unauthorized parties to intercept any data. Many tech-savvy customers prefer SSH because of the enhanced security level. The connection is made and the commands are sent via a command line. The offered options depend on the type of web hosting service - on a shared server, for instance, files may be moved or deleted, databases may be imported and exported, and archives may be created or unpacked. On a virtual or a dedicated server, the options are much more - the web server and the database server can be started/stopped/rebooted, server-side software can be installed plus much more. These things are not possible on a shared server, for the reason that full root access is needed and all the other clients on that server would be affected. Even though SSH is used predominantly with UNIX-like OSs, there are SSH clients for other OSs as well - Windows, Mac OS, and so on.

SSH Telnet in Shared Hosting

If the shared hosting package which you’ve chosen through the signup procedure includes SSH access by default, you'll be able to activate this function with simply a mouse click within your Hepsia Control Panel. If you have selected a different package, the SSH access function can be added via the Upgrades menu and it shall become available instantly. All the information that you need to connect shall be conveniently listed within the SSH section of the CP - the hostname, the username and the port number. You may also set what password to use from the same location and you shall be able to change it at any time. All commands which are allowed are listed within the Help articles which we have prepared for you, in addition to examples of the syntax that you must use. An additional advantage of enabling SSH access to your account is that you will be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting

When you have a semi-dedicated server account with us, you shall be able to get SSH access to it with a click from the corresponding section of the Hepsia hosting CP, provided with all accounts. If your package doesn't support this feature by default, you will be able to add it easily via the Upgrades menu. As soon as you go to the SSH section, you'll find the information that you need to connect to the server using a command line or a desktop app - the server/host, the port number, the username and the password. The latter may be updated anytime, if necessary. These login credentials are also needed if you want to upload files through a secure connection and you wish to use SFTP, which is also part of the SSH access service that we offer. A thorough list of the commands which you can carry out shall offer you a better idea of what tasks you may perform in your account and each is accompanied by a number of instances of the syntax.