Secure Shell, commonly known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol employed to execute commands on a remote server or to exchange information between a hosting server and a client. Given that the information exchanged by the two sides is encoded, a 3rd party won't be able to intercept it, which makes SSH an ideal means of managing an Internet hosting account. The commands which can be executed depend on the type of hosting service. On a shared web server, for example, the options are limited because you simply won't have root access to the machine, so you may simply create/move/delete files, set up and unpack archives, export and import databases, etc. They are all actions which are performed within the shared hosting account and don't need a higher level of access. Through a virtual or a dedicated server, you will be able to install server-side software or to restart the machine or just a specific service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted through a command line, and if you don't use a UNIX-like Operating System, there are a number of applications for other OSs, which you can employ to connect to the remote web server as well.

SSH Telnet in Shared Hosting

If the shared hosting package which you’ve chosen throughout the signup process features SSH access as standard, you'll be able to activate this function with simply a click inside your Hepsia Control Panel. If you've selected a different package, the SSH access feature can be included via the Upgrades menu and it'll become available right away. All the information 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 spot and you shall be able to modify it whenever you want. All commands that are permitted are listed in the Help articles which we've prepared for you, in addition to examples of the syntax that you should use. An additional advantage of allowing SSH access to your account is that you shall be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Servers

You will be able to connect to your semi-dedicated server account using SSH irrespective of which package you pick when you sign up. With some packages, the feature is included by default, while with others, it may be included as and additional upgrade for as long as you need it. You'll discover the necessary login details inside the Hepsia Control Panel, provided with all accounts - the host/server name, the port number and the login name. You are able to choose the password which you'll use and if you want to, you can change it all the time with a couple of mouse clicks for even better security. You'll be able to see all the commands that you may use beforehand, since we have listed all of them along with examples of how they are used in order to perform a particular task. Once SSH access to your semi-dedicated server account is allowed, you'll be able to use an FTP program and establish an SFTP connection.