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

SSH Telnet in Hosting

When you have a hosting account with our company and you would like to deal with your content remotely through SSH, you can easily get SSH access to the account through your Hepsia Control Panel. If your plan does not offer this feature as standard, you can add it with a couple of clicks from the Upgrades menu. Within the SSH section of the CP, you shall see the host, the port number and the username you should use when you connect to the account. You can also choose what password you want to use, since it doesn't need to be the same as the one for your account. We have prepared a lot of Help articles where you can find each of the commands you will be able to use with a shared hosting package, along with examples of how they're used. Also, if SSH access is allowed for your account, you'll be able to establish a Secure FTP (SFTP) connection via a standard client such as FileZilla, for instance.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You shall be able to connect to your semi-dedicated server account using SSH regardless of which plan you choose when you sign up. With some plans, the function is included by default, and with others, it can be included as and additional upgrade for as long as you need it. You can find the necessary login details inside the Hepsia CP, included with all accounts - the host/server name, the port number and the login name. You may pick the password that you'll use and if you want to, you can change it on a regular basis with a few clicks for even better security. You shall be able to see all the commands that you can use in advance, as we've listed them all along with examples of how they are used in order to accomplish a certain task. Once SSH access to your semi-dedicated server account is allowed, you shall be able to use an FTP program and establish an SFTP connection.