How to Set Up SSH Access on Shared Hosting
All Domain India shared hosting plans include SSH access. Here is how to connect and use it.
SSH Access is Included
Tip: SSH access is available on ALL Domain India shared hosting plans (cPanel and DirectAdmin) via CloudLinux. You do NOT need a VPS for SSH.
Connecting via SSH
Step 1: Find Your SSH Details
- Log in at https://domainindia.com/support.
- Go to Services > click your hosting.
- Note the Server Hostname and IP Address.
Step 2: Connect
From macOS / Linux Terminal:
bash
ssh your-cpanel-username@your-server-hostname -p 22From Windows (PowerShell or Terminal):
bash
ssh your-cpanel-username@your-server-hostname -p 22From PuTTY (Windows):
- Open PuTTY.
- Host: your server hostname.
- Port: 22.
- Click Open.
- Login with your cPanel/DirectAdmin username and password.
Step 3: Authenticate
Enter your cPanel or DirectAdmin password when prompted.
Using SSH Key Authentication
For passwordless, more secure login:
- On your local machine, generate a key pair:
bash
ssh-keygen -t ed25519- In cPanel, go to Security > SSH Access > Manage SSH Keys.
- Click Import Key.
- Paste your public key (from `
~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub`). - Click Import.
- Authorise the key by clicking Manage > Authorize.
What You Can Do with SSH
- Git operations — clone, pull, push repositories.
- Composer — manage PHP dependencies.
- npm / Node.js — run Node.js applications.
- Python / pip — run Python scripts and install packages.
- WP-CLI — manage WordPress from the command line.
- File management — faster than File Manager for bulk operations.
- Database management — use mysql command-line client.
Common SSH Commands
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
`ls -la` | List files with details |
`cd public_html` | Navigate to website directory |
`wp plugin list` | List WordPress plugins (WP-CLI) |
`mysql -u user -p dbname` | Access MySQL database |
`composer install` | Install PHP dependencies |
`node app.js` | Run a Node.js app |
`python3 script.py` | Run a Python script |
Using cPanel Terminal
If you prefer a web-based terminal:
- Log in to cPanel.
- Go to Advanced > Terminal.
- A browser-based SSH terminal opens.
Tip: The cPanel Terminal is convenient for quick tasks. For extended work, use a proper SSH client for better performance.
Limitations on Shared Hosting
- You cannot install system-level packages (no `
sudo/apt`). - Background processes may be limited by CloudLinux.
- Port access is restricted (only your allocated ports).
- Resource limits (CPU, RAM) apply.
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