SSH, which is an abbreviation for Secure Shell, is a network protocol that is used to exchange encoded information between a client and a web server, which makes it impossible for unauthorized parties to intercept any information. Many tech-savvy customers prefer SSH mainly because of the better level of security. The connection is created and the commands are sent through a command line. The available options depend on the type of Internet hosting service - on a shared server, in particular, files can be relocated or deleted, databases can be imported and exported, and archives could be created or unpacked. On a virtual or a dedicated server, the options are significantly more - the web server and the database server may be started/stopped/rebooted, server-side software may be set up and much more. These things are not possible on a shared server, since full root access is required and all the other clients on that server will be affected. Though SSH is used predominantly with UNIX-like OSs, there are SSH clients for other OSs as well - Windows, Mac OS, etc.

SSH Telnet in Cloud Hosting

If the cloud hosting package deal that you’ve chosen during the signup process includes SSH access by default, you will be able to activate this feature with only a mouse click in your Hepsia CP. If you've selected a different plan, the SSH access function can be included via the Upgrades menu and it will become available right away. All the information which you need connect will be conveniently listed within the SSH section of the CP - the hostname, the username and the port number. You could also set what password to use from the same place and you'll be able to modify it at any time. All commands that are allowed are listed in the Help articles that we have prepared for you, together with examples of the syntax that you must use. An additional advantage of enabling SSH access to your account is that you will be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.