Secure Shell, commonly known as SSH, is a cryptographic network protocol that is used to execute commands on a remote web server or to exchange information between a hosting server and a client. Since the info exchanged by the two sides is encoded, a 3rd party simply cannot intercept it, which makes SSH a favorite means of managing an Internet hosting account. The commands which can be executed are determined by the type of hosting service. On a shared hosting server, in particular, the choices are limited because you simply won't have root access to the hosting server, so you could just create/move/delete files, create and unpack archives, import and export databases, etcetera. They're all actions which are performed within the shared hosting account and do not need a higher level of access. Using a virtual or a dedicated server, you'll have the ability to set up server-side software or to restart the web server or just a particular service (web server, database server, etc.). SSH commands are submitted with a command line, but if you don't employ a UNIX-like Operating System, there are plenty of apps for other OSs, you can use to connect to the remote server as well.

SSH Telnet in Shared Web Hosting

If the shared web hosting package deal that you’ve selected through the signup process features SSH access as standard, you will be able to activate this feature with only a click inside your Hepsia CP. If you have selected a different package, the SSH access function could be included via the Upgrades menu and it will become available immediately. All the info which you need connect will be conveniently listed in the SSH section of the CP - the hostname, the username and the port number. You may also set what password to use from the same spot and you will be able to change it whenever you want. All commands that are allowed are listed inside the Help articles that we have prepared for you, along with examples of the syntax which you need to use. An additional advantage of allowing SSH access to your account is that you shall be able to upload files using an SFTP connection.