FAQ


SSH Access

What is Secure Shell (SSH)?
Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol for secure data communication, remote shell services or command execution and other secure network services between two networked computers that connects, via a secure channel over an insecure network, a server and a client (running SSH server and SSH client programs, respectively). SSH is typically used to log into a remote machine and execute commands. It can transfer files using the associated SSH file transfer (SFTP) or secure copy (SCP) protocols. The standard port used to connect through SSH is 22.

Enabling SSH Access
HostCab supports SSH access on all its Linux hosting servers. SSH connection to HostCab's Linux Hosting Servers can be through key or password based authentication.

Connecting to a Server through SSH using Password authentication

For Linux:

1. Run the below command:

ssh -l user remote-server

2. Enter the cPanel password

For Windows:

1. Open Putty and enter the Remote Host Name or IP Address

2. Click Open and enter the cPanel username and password