SSH, which is an abbreviation for Secure Shell, is a network protocol which is used to transfer protected data between a client and a web server, making it impossible for unauthorized parties to intercept any data. Many tech-savvy clients opt for SSH because of the improved security level. The connection is created and the commands are delivered using a command line. The accessible options depend on the type of web hosting service - on a shared server, in particular, files could be relocated or deleted, databases could be imported and exported, and archives can be created or unpacked. On a virtual or a dedicated server, your options are considerably more - the web server and the database server can be started/stopped/rebooted, server-side software may be installed and a lot more. These things aren't possible on a shared server, due to the fact that full root access is required and all the other clients on that server would be affected. Even though SSH is employed largely with UNIX-like OSs, there are SSH clients for other OSs as well - Windows, Mac OS, etc.

SSH Telnet in Shared Web Hosting

SSH access could be allowed with a click through the Hepsia Control Panel if the shared web hosting that you've picked provides this feature by default. If not, you can add it through the Add Services/Upgrades section of your Control Panel and enable it at once. You'll find all the information and facts you need within the SSH section of the CP - the host, the port number and the username which you need to use, as well as detailed Help articles where we have listed all the commands you can use inside the account and examples of the syntax which you have use. The SSH password could be changed from the exact same section at any time with a couple of mouse clicks. Provided that SSH access is enabled, you will also be able to connect safely through an FTP client too. With an SFTP connection, all the files that you upload shall go through an encrypted connection.

SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You will be able to connect to your semi-dedicated server account using SSH irrespective of which package you pick when you sign up. With some packages, the function is offered by default, and with others, it can be added as an extra upgrade for as long as you need it. You'll find the required login information within the Hepsia CP, provided with all accounts - the host/server name, the port number and the login name. You will be able to select the password that you will use and if you want to, you could change it all the time with several clicks for even higher security. You'll be able to see all the commands that you can use upfront, as we've listed them along with examples of how they are used in order to execute a particular task. As soon as SSH access to your semi-dedicated server account is enabled, you will be able to use an FTP program and establish an SFTP connection.