Contents List       

SSH Shell Access for Hong Kong Web Hosting

This document aims at advanced users and covers the following topics:

• Accessing Your SSH Account (Shell Access)

• Running Your Shell Scripts With Crontab

Accessing Your SSH Account (Shell Access)

SSH Telnet is a secure form of Telnet, using an RSA key. It is a more powerful means of access than FTP in that it allows running scripts, etc.

At the same time, SSH allows more possibilities for error, and actions which may cause harm to the server. Therefore, SSH access is a privilege to an account. It can be revoked at any time if user's activities appear detrimental to the health of the server.

To request shell access to the server, do the following:

1. Select FTP User in the FTP menu.

2. Enable Shell Access and admin will receive the request on his control panel.

3. Agree with charges, if any.

4. Click the Request Status link that appeared to learn if your request has been processed by admin.

   

   Depending on the request status, you will see the following message:

   • If request is not reviewed by admin:

   

   • If shell access is granted by admin:

   

5. If shell access is granted by admin, it turns ON and opens you access to server:

Running Your Shell Scripts With Crontab

Crontab allows you to clock and run your own Unix shell scripts automatically. It is available only in Unix-based plans and requires the knowledge of Unix shell commands.

To enable crontab jobs, do the following:

1. Select FTP User in the FTP menu.

2. Enable Crontab.

3. Agree with charges, if any.

4. Click the Edit icon for Crontab.

5. On the page that appears, add the crontab job:

   

   Commands are executed by cron when the minute, hour, day and month fields match the current time, and when at least one of the two day fields (day of month, or day of week) match the current time. In the Command box write a command to be executed by cron, i.e. path relative to your root home directory.

   The Mail-To address is where the system will direct reports if errors occur.

To delete a job, check the box in the Delete section and click Submit Query.

Web Hosting Hong Kong Google Search

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web ToughDomains.com

PayPal for Business

Easy Online Credit Card
Payment Processing
Click Here

Client Login | Hosting Hong Kong Support | ToughDomains Blog

Please Note:
We do not offer any warranty or guarantee with the information that this site provides and it is offered for guidance purposes only in assisting you to make more informed decisions. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our website content and if you have any updates or refinements please contact us.

All trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.

©1997-2007 Learning Connections | Email: sales@toughdomains.com

Return to Web Hosting Hong Kong Home Page

TheTough.com Websites:
ToughWebDesign.com Website Design | ToughRegister.com Domain Name Registration | ToughPromotion.com Website Promotion