SSH, which is an abbreviation for Secure Shell, is a network protocol that's used to transfer protected data between a client and a web server, which makes it impossible for unauthorized parties to intercept any info. Many tech-savvy customers opt for SSH due to the higher security level. The connection is made and the commands are sent using a command line. The accessible options depend on the type of hosting service - on a shared server, for instance, files can be transferred or deleted, databases could be imported and exported, and archives can be set up or unpacked. On a virtual or a dedicated server, the choices are much more - the web server and the database server could be started/stopped/rebooted, server-side software can be set up and a lot more. These things are not possible on a shared server, since full root access is required and all the other customers on that server would be affected. Even though SSH is used largely with UNIX-like Operating Systems, there are SSH clients for other OSs as well - Windows, Mac OS, and so forth.
SSH Telnet in Shared Hosting
If the shared hosting package that you’ve chosen throughout the signup procedure offers SSH access by default, you shall be able to activate this feature with simply a mouse click from your Hepsia Control Panel. If you've selected a different plan, the SSH access function may be added using the Upgrades menu and it'll become available at once. All the details that you need to connect will be conveniently listed inside 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 will be able to modify it whenever you want. All the commands that are allowed are listed in the Help articles which we've prepared for you, in addition to examples of the syntax that you must use. An additional advantage of enabling SSH access to your account is that you'll be able to upload files through an SFTP connection.
SSH Telnet in Semi-dedicated Hosting
If you have a semi-dedicated server account with us, you shall be able to receive SSH access to it with a click from the corresponding section of the Hepsia hosting CP, supplied with all accounts. If your plan does not support this feature by default, you will be able to add it without difficulty via the Upgrades menu. After you go to the SSH section, you'll discover the details you need to connect to the server using a command line or a desktop application - the server/host, the port number, the username and the password. The latter can be updated anytime, if needed. These login credentials are also essential if you would like to upload files using a secure connection and you wish to use SFTP, which is also part of the SSH access service that we offer you. A detailed list of the commands you can perform shall give you a better idea of what tasks you could perform in your account and each is accompanied by several examples of the syntax.