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What is SSH?

SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol used to securely connect to a remote computer over an insecure channel. It allows users to execute commands on a remote machine, effectively acting as a bridge between local and remote systems.

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Do you provide SSH?

Yes, we provide SSH access for our hosting customers. You can use SSH to manage your hosting account, files, and databases securely.

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How to get an SSH client

To connect to your hosting account via SSH, you need an SSH client application. Here are some popular options:

• Command-line tools: ssh (Linux/macOS) or psftp (Windows)
• Graphical clients: PuTTY (Windows), FileZilla (cross-platform)

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How to use SSH keys

For added security, we recommend using SSH keys instead of passwords. Here's how:

1. Generate an SSH key pair:

   $ ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096
   

2. Save the public key to your account on our platform.
3. Use the private key to connect via ssh -i /path/to/private.key username@host.

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How to create/edit files via SSH

1. To create a new file:

   $ ssh username@host "mkdir new_folder && echo 'New file' > new_file.txt"
   

2. To edit a file:

   $ ssh username@host "vim /path/to/file.txt"
   

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How to manage file permissions

1. Change file ownership:

   $ ssh username@host "chmod 755 filename"
   

2. Set read-only permissions:

   $ ssh username@host "chattr +r /path/to/readonly_file"
   

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How to create a backup of your files

1. Use scp to copy files:

   $ scp filename user@host:/path/to/backup/
   

2. Or use rsync for syncing changes:

   $ rsync -avz /local/path/ user@host:/remote/path/
   

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How to connect to a remote database

1. Use mysql or psql:

   $ ssh username@host "mysql -u dbname -p"
   

2. Or use ssh tunneling for secure connections.

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How to transfer files using SCP/SFTP

• SCP (Secure Copy Protocol):

  $ scp filename user@host:/path/to/destination/
  

• SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol):

  $ sftp -P username@host:/path/to/destination/
  

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Need help?

If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact our support team via:

• Live Chat: [Link]
• Submit Ticket: [Link]

We're here to assist you with your SSH access and hosting needs.

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