How do I connect to my webspace via SSH?
You can connect to your webspace via SSH to execute commands directly on the server. For this, you need the SSH access data of your web hosting package and a terminal program.
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Using SSH in CloudPit
In CloudPit, the SSH user corresponds to the primary FTP user of your web hosting package.
If you are using the access for the first time or do not know the password, first reset the password of the primary FTP user.
More information about FTP management can be found here: How do I manage FTP users?
Use the following data for the SSH connection:
- Username: primary FTP user
- Password: password of the primary FTP user
- Port: 22
The connection is made in the terminal using this scheme:
ssh USERNAME@HOSTNAME -p 22
Using SSH in Controlpanel
Log in to the Controlpanel and open Webhosting → SSH Access.
There you will find the access data for the SSH connection.
If no SSH access has been created yet or you no longer know the password, you can set up the access there or set a new password.
The connection is made in the terminal using this scheme:
ssh USERNAME@HOSTNAME -p PORT
Example:
ssh e#####@e#####-ssh.services.easyname.eu -p 11055
Using PHP via SSH in Controlpanel
In the Controlpanel, the PHP version in the SSH terminal corresponds to the PHP version set as default in the web hosting.
You can find this setting under Webhosting → PHP Settings.
Use the following command to check the currently used PHP version:
php -v
If you want to call a specific PHP version directly, use the appropriate PHP command.
Example for PHP 8.2:
php8.2
You can display available PHP versions in the terminal by typing php and then pressing the tab key twice.