SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol for establishing encrypted, remote connections to servers. It lets you interact with your hosting environment directly from your computer’s terminal - without using a graphical interface.
All data transmitted over SSH is encrypted, which means commands, file contents, and authentication credentials are protected in transit.
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What SSH is used for
SSH gives you direct access to your hosting environment at the command-line level. Common uses include:
- File management - navigate the file system, edit files, set permissions
- Running scripts - execute PHP, or shell scripts directly on the server
- Deploying code - push updates via git pull or custom deployment scripts
- Database operations - run MySQL queries or import/export database dumps
- Secure file transfer - SFTP and SCP protocols are both based on SSH
Connecting via SSH
To connect, you need an SSH client and your hosting credentials (hostname, username, port).
| Operating system | Recommended client |
| Linux / macOS | Terminal (built-in, uses OpenSSH) |
| Windows | PuTTY or Windows Terminal with OpenSSH |
A basic connection command looks like this:
ssh username@hostname -p 22You can also authenticate using SSH keys instead of a password - this is more secure and removes the need to enter credentials each time.
SSH availability on mybox
| Plan | SSH availability |
| One Box | Available as an add-on (25 RON / ~€5 per year) |
| Flex Box | Included in the plan |
| Prime Box | Included in the plan |
SSH access can be activated from the mybox panel under Advanced settings.