Secure Shell, also known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol used to execute commands on a remote hosting server or to exchange info between a web server and a client. As the information exchanged by the 2 sides is protected, a third party won't be able to intercept it, which makes SSH a preferred means of handling a hosting account. The commands that can be executed are determined by the type of hosting service. On a shared server, for instance, the possibilities are limited since you simply won't have root access to the hosting server, so you may only create/move/delete files, create and unpack archives, import and export databases, and so forth. These are all actions that are executed in the shared hosting account and don't need a higher level of access. Using a virtual or a dedicated server, you shall be able to set up server-side software or to restart the server or only a certain service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted through a command line, and if you don't employ a UNIX-like Operating System, there are tons of apps for other OSs, you can employ to connect to the remote server as well.

SSH Telnet in Cloud Web Hosting

If the cloud web hosting plan which you’ve selected during the signup process provides SSH access as standard, you shall be able to activate this feature with just a mouse click in your Hepsia CP. If you have picked a different plan, the SSH access function can be included through 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 can also set what password to use from the same location and you will be able to modify it at any time. All the commands that are allowed are listed within the Help articles which we have prepared for you, in addition to examples of the syntax that you have to use. An additional advantage of enabling SSH access to your account is that you shall be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.