Plesk Panel is a popular tool used to facilitate the management of websites and servers. SSH (Secure Shell) is used for securely accessing your server remotely. Managing SSH with Plesk Panel generally involves the following steps:
- Logging into Plesk Panel:
- Open your web browser and log into your Plesk Panel.
- Use your login credentials to sign in.
- Editing SSH Access Settings:
- On the homepage, click on the “Websites & Domains” tab.
- Select the domain you want to access.
- Click on “Hosting Settings” or “Web Hosting Access.”
- Activating SSH Access:
- Navigate to the “SSH access” section.
- In the “Access type” option, select “SSH access.” This is usually found next to options like “File management with FTP” or “FTP access.”
- Use the “Shell type” option to select your desired shell type (e.g., “/bin/bash”).
- Click on “OK” or “Apply” to save the settings.
- SSH Key Management (Optional):
- On the Plesk main page, click on the “Security” tab from the left menu.
- Select the “SSH Keys” option.
- From here, you can create a new SSH key, upload existing keys, or edit/delete existing keys.
- Connecting to Your Server with SSH Access:
- Use any SSH client (e.g., PuTTY) to connect to your server.
- Log in using the hostname (server name), username, and password.
- If connected successfully, your SSH command line will be ready.
Important Notes:
- There may be minor interface changes in different versions of Plesk. The steps mentioned above are a general guide.
- Changes made over SSH can directly affect your server. It is advised not to run commands that you are unfamiliar with or unsure about.
- Ensure that permissions are set correctly and only authorized users have SSH access.
Managing SSH with Plesk Panel is important for both security and ease of use. The steps above show how to enable and manage basic SSH access