Connect using SSH

SSH keys

With our cPanel Hosting plans: Mainstream, Popular, and Famous You can use SSH (Secure Shell) to connect to the server.

You can use this connection for:

  • Secure file transfer: Use this connection to copy important documents to another computer or server
  • Manage file and folder permissions: Control who can access your files and what they can do with them to maintain security.
  • Edit your web page or app's code: Work directly on the code of your website or program to make changes and improvements.
  • Delete or backup files and folders: Organize your data by deleting unnecessary files and backing up important ones for future use.
  • Monitor or backup log files: Maintain optimal system performance by monitoring log files.

For login information use the username, password, and server information sent to You with the confirmation e-mail.

For Windows use:

PuTTY

For Linux:

  • Open terminal
  • Type: ssh yourdomain.com
  • l username
  • You will be prompted to accept the RSA fingerprint, answer yes
  • Type your password

NOTE: cPanel Launch doesn't support access over SSH!

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