SSH, or Secure Shell, is a network protocol that's used to connect to a server and conduct various tasks using a command line. The protocol is preferred by many knowledgeable users, because the info transmitted over it is encrypted, so it can't be intercepted on the way by a third party. SSH access could be used for a number of things with regards to the type of website hosting account. With a shared hosting account, in particular, SSH is one of several ways to import/export a database or to upload a file when the server allows it. When you have a virtual or a dedicated server, SSH can be used for practically everything - you can install software or restart particular services including the web server or the database server which run on the machine. SSH is used typically with UNIX-like Systems, but there are clients which allow you to use the protocol if your laptop or computer is using a different OS as well. The connection is made on TCP port 22 by default and the remote server always listens for incoming connections on that port though many service providers change it for security reasons.

SSH Telnet in Cloud Website Hosting

SSH access can be enabled with a mouse click from the Hepsia Control Panel if the Linux cloud website hosting package which you have selected includes this feature by default. If not, you could include it via the Add Services/Upgrades section of your Control Panel and enable it instantly. You'll discover all the info which you need in the SSH section of the Control Panel - the host, the port number and the username which you have to use, alongside in depth Help articles where we have listed all the commands you can use within the account and examples of the syntax that you have to use. The SSH password could be changed from the exact same section anytime with a few mouse clicks. Provided that SSH access is enabled, you'll also be able to connect securely via an FTP client as well. With an SFTP connection, each of the files that you upload will go through an encrypted connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You'll be able to connect to your semi-dedicated server account using SSH regardless of which package you choose when you sign up. With some plans, the function is offered as standard, while with others, it could be included as and additional upgrade for as long as you need it. You shall discover the required login info inside the Hepsia CP, provided with all accounts - the host/server name, the port number and the login name. You are able to select the password that you will use and if you would like, you can change it constantly with several clicks for even better security. You'll be able to see all the commands that you may use in advance, because we've listed them alongside examples of how they are used to perform a specific task. The moment SSH access to your semi-dedicated server account is activated, you'll be able to use an FTP program and establish an SFTP connection.

SSH Telnet in VPS Hosting

The virtual private server packages we offer include SSH access as standard, not as an optional upgrade or a function that you should enable. Once your new server is ready, you will be able to connect and begin working on your content using the login details which you have entered throughout the order process. A copy of the SSH credentials shall be sent to you via e-mail too. As your VPS will be isolated from the other ones on the physical hosting server, there aren't any limitations regarding what you can or can't do via SSH. You may download, set up and manage any piece of software which will run on a Linux hosting server, reboot the whole server or simply a certain software component, and work with files, folders and databases without restrictions. All you will need for that is a console or an SSH client on your end.