SSH, or Secure Shell, is a network protocol employed to connect to a web server and perform different tasks through a command line. The protocol is employed by many skilled users, because the info transmitted over it is encrypted, so it can't be intercepted on the way by a 3rd party. SSH access can be used for a variety of things based on the type of hosting account. With a shared hosting account, for instance, SSH is one of the ways to import/export a database or to upload a file when the web server allows it. If you have a virtual or a dedicated server, SSH can be used for practically anything - you could install software or restart certain services including the web server or the database server that run on the machine. SSH is used mostly with UNIX-like Systems, but there are clients which permit you to use the protocol if your personal computer is working with a different OS too. The connection is established on TCP port 22 by default and the remote web server always listens for incoming connections on that port though a number of providers change it for security reasons.

SSH Telnet in Hosting

If the hosting plan that you’ve selected during the signup procedure includes SSH access as standard, you will be able to activate this feature with just a click in your Hepsia CP. If you've chosen a different package, the SSH access function can be included using the Upgrades menu and it shall become available straightaway. All the info you need to connect shall be conveniently listed within the SSH section of the CP - the hostname, the username and the port number. You can even set what password to use from the same place and you'll be able to modify it whenever you want. All the commands which are allowed are listed within the Help articles which we've prepared for you, along with examples of the syntax which you have to use. An additional advantage of allowing SSH access to your account is that you'll be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.