SSH, which is an abbreviation for Secure Shell, is a network protocol that's used to transfer protected information between a client and a web server, making it impossible for unauthorized parties to intercept any info. Many tech-savvy customers choose SSH due to the improved level of security. The connection is created and the commands are sent through a command line. The offered options depend on the type of Internet hosting service - on a shared server, for instance, files may be transferred or deleted, databases could be imported and exported, and archives can be set up or unpacked. On a virtual or a dedicated server, your options are much more - the web server and the database server may be started/stopped/rebooted, server-side software may be installed and more. These things are not possible on a shared server, due to the fact that full root access is required and all the other clients on that server will be affected. Even though SSH is employed largely with UNIX-like Operating Systems, there are SSH clients for other OSs as well - Windows, Mac OS, and so forth.

SSH Telnet in Shared Website Hosting

If the shared website hosting plan which you’ve selected during the signup procedure offers SSH access by default, you will be able to activate this function with simply a mouse click inside your Hepsia CP. If you have chosen a different package, the SSH access function may be added using the Upgrades menu and it'll become available instantly. All the info which you need connect will be conveniently listed inside 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'll be able to modify it whenever you want. All the commands which are allowed are listed inside the Help articles which we have prepared for you, along with examples of the syntax which you have to use. An additional advantage of enabling SSH access to your account is that you shall be able to upload files through an SFTP connection.