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SSH Access

SSH provides secure command-line access to your hosting environment for file management, deployments, maintenance tasks, and developer workflows.

Enabling SSH​

  1. Log in to your Hosting Panel.
  2. Navigate to Settings → SSH Access.
  3. Enable SSH for the relevant account or website user if your plan includes it.
  4. Generate or add your SSH credentials when required.
  5. Store your credentials securely and do not share them.

Connecting via Terminal​

Windows​

Use PowerShell, Windows Terminal, or a client such as PuTTY.

ssh username@hostname

macOS or Linux​

Open Terminal and run:

ssh username@hostname

Using an SSH key​

If you use a private key, restrict its permissions and connect like this:

ssh -i path/to/your_key username@hostname

Good practice​

  • Use SSH keys instead of passwords whenever possible.
  • Limit access to the specific people who need it.
  • Test commands carefully, especially on live websites.
  • Use staging first when a change could affect visitors or email delivery.