SSH gives you command-line access to your account, useful for WP-CLI, Composer, Git and large file operations.
REQUESTING ACCESS
SSH is not enabled by default on all plans. Open a ticket from the Client Area asking for it to be enabled, and include your current IP address.
GENERATING A KEY
- In cPanel open SSH Access under Security, then Manage SSH Keys.
- Click "Generate a New Key", set a passphrase, choose RSA 2048 or higher, and generate.
- Find the new key and click Manage, then Authorize.
- Click View/Download beside the private key and save it to your computer.
CONNECTING
Linux and macOS terminal: ssh -p PORT [email protected] -i /path/to/key
Windows with PuTTY: convert the key with PuTTYgen first, then set the host, port and key in PuTTY.
The port is not always 22. Check your welcome email or ask support.
SAFETY NOTES
The command line has no undo and no confirmation prompts. A mistyped rm command destroys data permanently. Never share a private key. Generate a separate key for each person who needs access and revoke it when their work ends. Keep a passphrase on the key.
