How to enable SSH (Shell) access in cPanel

SSH (Secure Shell) allows developers to manage their hosting environment via the command line.

  • Enabling Shell: In your Hostaday cPanel, go to the Security section and click on Manage Shell.
  • Access Level: You can toggle your access to "Jailed Shell" or "Normal Shell" depending on your account permissions.
  • Connection: Once enabled, you can connect using a terminal or a client like PuTTY using your server's IP and your cPanel credentials.
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