Ever thought about managing your cPanel account without a web browser? It sounds complicated, but using SSH is actually a very effective way to access cPanel. I started using SSH to access cPanel when my internet connection was so slow that I had to manage files via SSH, and certainly got much quicker performance this way. Let me explain.
ssh [email protected] -p 2083
• username= your cPanel username
• yourserver.com= your domain name or server IP
• -p 2083= the cPanel port (WHM is sometimes 2222)
It will ask for your password. Enter it carefully. Note that nothing will appear on the screen but it is working.
ls - show me the files and directories
cd public_html - go to the website files
nano filename - to open a file for editing
At first, this magic can seem a little frightening, but after a couple of tries, you'll find it quite easy.
So, open your terminal and enter the SSH command to start exploring your server like the professional you have become! Plus, you can it is pretty exciting to see your commands running live on the screen!
Why should you use SSH with cPanel?
Why do you want to use SSH? SSH allows you to log directly into your server. Basically, it is a 'backstage pass', where you can:- Transfer files faster
- Edit files
- Run scripts that do not need to be opened in cPanel
- Check logs faster
1. Open the Terminal
Open your Terminal for Linux. If you are using Windows, you can use PuTTY or Windows Terminal.2. Connect with SSH
Type this command:ssh [email protected] -p 2083
• username= your cPanel username
• yourserver.com= your domain name or server IP
• -p 2083= the cPanel port (WHM is sometimes 2222)
It will ask for your password. Enter it carefully. Note that nothing will appear on the screen but it is working.
Step 3: Getting to Your cPanel Directory
Once it connects, you are in your server. Below are some good commands:ls - show me the files and directories
cd public_html - go to the website files
nano filename - to open a file for editing
At first, this magic can seem a little frightening, but after a couple of tries, you'll find it quite easy.
Step 4: Be Careful with Commands
SSH is very powerful. You can:- Backup files with tar.
- Change file permissions with chmod.
- Check server utilization with top.
Tips to remember
- Always use a strong SSH password
- Consider trying key-based login for added security
- Do NOT run commands you do not understand
Ending Thoughts
In conclusion, accessing cPanel via SSH is much quicker, safer, and provides you more control than accessing cPanel access via the web browser interface. You will be amazed how much easier server management is once you start to use SSH.So, open your terminal and enter the SSH command to start exploring your server like the professional you have become! Plus, you can it is pretty exciting to see your commands running live on the screen!
