Connect using SSH
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:
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!
