SSH, or Secure Shell, is a network protocol used to connect to a web server and perform different tasks through a command line. The protocol is popular with many skilled users, for the reason that the data transmitted over it is encrypted, so it may not be intercepted on the way by a 3rd party. SSH access may be used for a number of things based on the type of hosting account. With a shared hosting account, in particular, SSH is among the ways to import/export a database or to upload a file when the hosting server allows it. If you have a virtual or a dedicated server, SSH may be used for virtually anything - you could install software or restart specific services including the web server or the database server which run on the machine. SSH is used mostly with UNIX-like Platforms, but there are clients that allow you to use the protocol if your personal computer is using a different OS too. The connection is created on TCP port 22 by default and the remote web server always listens for incoming connections on that port though many providers change it for security reasons.

SSH Telnet in Cloud Web Hosting

If the cloud web hosting plan which you’ve selected through the signup procedure includes SSH access by default, you will be able to activate this function with a mouse click in your Hepsia Control Panel. In case you have selected a different package, the SSH access feature may be included through the Upgrades menu and it shall become available immediately. All the information you need to connect shall be conveniently listed inside 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 spot and you'll be able to modify it at any time. All commands which are allowed are listed inside the Help articles which we've prepared for you, together with examples of the syntax which you should use. An additional advantage of enabling SSH access to your account is that you'll be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.