Using Secure Shell
 Note:
Effective August 20, 2008, SSH version 1 (SSH1) will be removed from ALL Signature Hosting, VPS and MPS platforms. This transition to SSH version 2 (SSH2) is due to the significant security enhancements and benefits that SSH2 offers. AlpineWeb will also stop support for SSH1 and Telnet
effective August 20, 2008
See Server Software Update Notification - 06-27-2008:
http://support.alpineweb.com/hosting/updates/2008/06272008_server_update.html
Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that can be used to log into a remote machine (your Signature Hosting, VPS and MPS) and provide
secure encrypted communications between your Hosting account and your local computer. All of the commands you would use in
a Telnet client, you can use in an SSH client. The only difference is that the communication is made via encrypted channels
to and from your Server. Due to the increased capabilities you have as a MPS/VPS v2/3 'root' user, it is recommended that
all shell connections be done via SSH.
Providing shell access is a fundamental part of our philosophy with regard to
Remote Administration. Shell access is one of the most
powerful features of our Virtual Servers. Using a SSH client, you can connect and log in to your
Virtual Server from anywhere in the world, as if you were sitting right in front it.
Choosing an SSH Client
Configuring your SSH Client
The following links provide detailed configuration instructions for the listed client:
Connecting To Your Server
Once you have chosen a SSH client, connecting to your Server is extremely simple. Although SSH clients vary in their exact
configuration, most of them will simply require you to specify a "remote host". Your remote host is your Virtual
Server, so you would specify your domain name (or your temporary domain, if applicable) or IP address.
Once you are connected, you will be prompted for your login name and login password. You specified both your login name
and login password when you ordered your Virtual Private Server. After the login process is successful, you will have gained
access to your Server and can now issue commands at the command prompt. If you are not familiar with
UNIX, you can learn some simple UNIX
commands and use them with confidence.
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