SSH provides secure command-line access to your hosting account, allowing you to manage files, run commands, and perform administrative tasks directly on the server.
To connect to your account via SSH, use the following details:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Login | Your hosting account username |
| Password | The password configured during SSH activation |
| Server | your_login.ssh.mybox.com |
| Port | 22 |
| Encoding | UTF-8 |
| Home Directory | /home/your_login/ |
Replace your_login with your actual hosting account username.
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Before You Connect
SSH access must be enabled for your hosting account before you can log in.
If SSH has not yet been activated, enable it from the mybox Panel or follow the SSH activation guide available in the Help Center.
Connection Examples
Most SSH clients will require the following information:
Host: your_login.ssh.mybox.com
Port: 22
Username: your_login
Password: your SSH passwordAfter successful authentication, you will be connected to your hosting account’s home directory.
Common SSH Clients
Depending on your operating system, you can connect using:
- Windows – PuTTY, Windows Terminal, PowerShell
- Linux – Terminal
- macOS – Terminal
Related Articles
- How to Enable SSH Access
- How to Add an SSH Key to Your Hosting Account
- How to Generate SSH Keys on Windows
- How to Generate SSH Keys on Linux
- How to Generate SSH Keys on macOS
Summary
SSH provides secure remote access to your hosting account. To connect, you will need your account username, SSH password,
More information about SSH
- How do I activate my SSH account?
- How do I add an SSH key to a server?
- How to generate SSH keys on Linux, MacOS