Secure Shell, better known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol employed to execute commands on a remote hosting server or to exchange information between a web server and a client. As the info exchanged by the two sides is encrypted, a third party can't intercept it, which makes SSH a preferred means of controlling a web hosting account. The commands which can be executed are determined by the type of hosting service. On a shared hosting server, for instance, the possibilities are limited because you won't have root access to the web server, so you can just create/move/delete files, set up and unpack archives, export and import databases, etcetera. They're all actions which are performed within the shared hosting account and don't need a higher level of access. By using a virtual or a dedicated server, you shall be able to install server-side software or to restart the hosting server or only a certain service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted via a command line, and if you don't use a UNIX-like Operating System, there are a number of applications for other OSs, that you can use to connect to the remote web server as well.

SSH Telnet in Cloud Website Hosting

If the cloud website hosting plan that you’ve picked during the signup procedure features SSH access by default, you'll be able to activate this function with simply a mouse click in your Hepsia Control Panel. If you have chosen a different package, the SSH access function can be included using the Upgrades menu and it will become available right away. All the details you need to connect will be conveniently listed in 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 place and you will be able to change it whenever you want. All the commands which are permitted are listed within the Help articles which we've prepared for you, along with examples of the syntax which you must use. An additional advantage of allowing SSH access to your account is that you will be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.