{"id":3878,"date":"2026-07-22T21:32:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T21:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disoh.com\/support\/how-do-i-enable-ssh-access-in-directadmin\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T21:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T21:32:49","password":"","slug":"how-do-i-enable-ssh-access-in-directadmin","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/disoh.com\/fi\/support\/how-do-i-enable-ssh-access-in-directadmin\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I enable SSH access in DirectAdmin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SSH (Secure Shell) gives you secure command-line access to your hosting account, useful for developers running tools like Composer, WP-CLI, or Git. On Disoh&#8217;s DirectAdmin hosting, SSH can be enabled where your plan supports it. This guide explains how.<\/p>\n<h2>What SSH is for<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Running command-line tools and scripts.<\/li>\n<li>Managing files and permissions quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Using developer tools like Git and Composer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Enabling SSH<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to DirectAdmin.<\/li>\n<li>Look for the <strong>SSH Keys<\/strong> or SSH access section.<\/li>\n<li>Enable SSH for your account if the option is present.<\/li>\n<li>Add your public SSH key, or note the login details provided.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Connecting with SSH<\/h2>\n<p>Use an SSH client (the Terminal on macOS or Linux, or a tool like PuTTY on Windows) and connect with your username, the server hostname, and the SSH port. Key-based authentication is more secure than a password and is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>Using SSH keys<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Generate a key pair on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Add the public key in DirectAdmin.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the private key safe on your machine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Connection refused:<\/strong> confirm SSH is enabled and you are using the correct port.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permission denied:<\/strong> check your username and that your key is added correctly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option missing:<\/strong> SSH may depend on your plan; contact support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Need help?<\/h2>\n<p>If SSH will not connect, our support team can confirm the details for your account over live chat.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SSH (Secure Shell) gives you secure command-line access to your hosting account, useful for developers running tools like Composer, WP-CLI, or Git. 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