Connecting to the server via SSH (Linux Only)
SSH (Secure Shell) is a UNIX-based command interface and protocol that enables you to securely access a remote computer. SSH connections are authenticated at both the client and server ends, and passwords are encrypted. SSH is sometimes referred to as Secure Socket Shell.
Most Linux plans enable you to connect to the server using an SSH client and your Master User account. This is useful when you need to set permissions for your directories and files, among other things. You can also set up additional shell accounts for your domain. Each shell account has its own home directory; however they all share the same /www and FTP directories.
Note: The Username and password for uploading files via FTP will be the same as yourmaster username and password.
ControlPanel provides an easy-to-use interface for connecting to the server via SSH. For detailed information, see Web-based SSH.
In order to establish an SSH connection to the server, you will need the following information:
- Host name or IP. Your domain name (including the extension) or IP address.
- Port. 22
- User name. Your Master User name.
- Password. Your Master User password.
- Ciper. 3DES
Once you connect to the server via SSH, you can access the following programs by typing their names:
Program
Description
A primitive email program.
pine
A character-based email client for use on UNIX systems.
ftp
Enables you to FTP to other sites.
telnet
Enables you to TelNet to other sites.
pico
An easy-to-use text editor.
joe
An easy-to-use text editor.
vi
A widely-used and popular UNIX-based text editor that enables you to control the system using the keyboard rather than a combination of mouse selections and keystrokes.
lynx
A text-based Web browser. For more information on Lynx, visit lynx.browser.org.