PuTTY is a SSH client that allows you to connect to your mybox hosting environment and manage your server using command-line access.
This connection is commonly used for advanced file management, deployment tasks, and server configuration.
Table of Contents
Before you begin
Make sure you have:
- SSH access enabled for your hosting account
- your SSH login credentials from the mybox panel
- PuTTY installed on your computer
Step 1: Configure encoding settings
After launching PuTTY:
- Open the application
- In the left menu, go to:
Translation
- Set character encoding to:
UTF-8
This ensures correct display of characters in the terminal.
Step 2: Configure session settings
Return to the Session section and fill in the required fields:
Host Name (or IP address)
Enter your SSH host in the following format:
your_login.ssh.mybox.com
Replace your_login with your SSH username from the mybox panel.
Port
22
Connection type
SSH
Saved Sessions
You can enter a name for your connection profile, for example:
mybox-ssh
Click Save to store the configuration.
Step 3: Start the connection
Select your saved session from the list and click:
Open
Step 4: Accept the security prompt
On first connection, PuTTY will display a security alert about the server’s key.
Click:
Yes
to trust the server and continue.
Step 5: Log in to the server
A terminal window will open.
Enter your:
- SSH username
- SSH password
After successful authentication, you will gain access to the server command line.
What is normal behavior?
- The first connection may display a security confirmation prompt
- Password input is not visible while typing (this is normal in SSH terminals)
- Incorrect credentials will result in authentication errors
Practical implications
SSH access allows you to:
- manage files directly on the server
- run command-line tools
- deploy applications
- troubleshoot server issues
It should be used carefully, as incorrect commands may affect your hosting environment.
Summary
To connect to SSH using PuTTY in mybox, configure the UTF-8 encoding, set the correct SSH host and port, save the session, and log in using your credentials. Once connected, you can manage your server through the command line interface.