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SSH secure iconSSH stands for Secure Shell and is a secure encrypted method of connecting to a server for shell/command line access. It can be useful for shared hosting, virtual private servers, and dedicated servers. Linux server usually come with SSH enabled by default, although some web hosts may disable it for shared hosting accounts.
To connect to your server via SSH, simply type:
ssh -l(username) hostname_or_ip
It will prompt you for a password. Type your password, and you should be connected. Some web hosts may use a different port for SSH, other than the default port (22). If so, you will need to specify it, for example:
ssh -p 2222 -lmyname webserver.com
Normal Linux/Unix shell commands apply, once you are logged into the server. When you are finished, simply type “exit”.
