[SSH1.01] How do I use an SSH client instead of telnet on my account?

The SSH Secure Shell (SSH client) is a program that allows secure network services over an insecure network, such as the internet. It allows you to securely login to remote host computers, to execute commands safely on a remote computer, and to provide secure encrypted and authenticated communications between two hosts in an untrusted network.

PuTTY is a free SSH client for use with computers running Windows. You will not need to run a separate installation program. You can download PuTTY from your Hosting cPanel v7.5 Control Panel. Simply log into your control panel and select 'Web Resources' then select 'Free Software'.

Before you can use PuTTY to connect to your account, you will need to set up some configurations.

To begin, double-click on the PuTTY icon on your desktop. You should see a window that looks like this:



In the "Saved Sessions" box, type "mydomain". In the "Host Name" box, type "mydomain.com" (where 'mydomain.com' is the domain of your website). Select the radio button next to "SSH". Your window should now look like the following:



Now click the 'save' button on the right hand side. The name "mydomain" should now appear in the list of saved sessions. To activate a connection to your account, simply double-click on "mydomain" underneath the "Default Settings" listing.

For more information on PuTTY please see http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

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