Note: SSH should not be used by those unfamiliar with a Linux environments and system administration.
SSH is on port 53667. Please note that you have to use the DirectAdmin control panel username/password to login via SSH.
Connect to the server with PuTTy (Windows)
- Download PuTTy from here.
- Enter your DirectAdmin server hostname and port 53667
- Press "Open". You will continue to terminal, enter your DirectAdmin username and password.
Connect to the server with terminal, using OpenSSH
- Simply open terminal(Linux/MacOS only) and run the below command with your DirectAdmin username and servername (-p is used for the port). Example: ssh -p 53667 [email protected]
- You will be prompted to enter your password, Please enter your DirectAdmin password and press enter.
How to add a SSH key for application deployment?
If you prefer not to use your password, you can create an SSH key to securely access your account. This method is also useful when integrating your hosting account with Git or setting up deployments through external applications.
- To add your SSH key in DirectAdmin panel, we first log in to the DirectAdmin Web Control Panel.
- Navigate to Advanced features → SSH Keys
