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Generate SSH keys and connect securely to your DanumHost server from the command line.

SSH (Secure Shell) lets you manage files, run commands, and troubleshoot your hosting account from a terminal — available on DanumHost plans that include shell access.

Generate an SSH key in cPanel

  1. Go to Security → SSH Access or SSH/Shell Access.
  2. Click Manage SSH Keys → Generate a New Key.
  3. Enter a key name, choose a key type (RSA or ED25519), and set a passphrase for extra security.
  4. Click Generate, then Authorize the public key for your account.

Connect from your computer

  1. Download the private key or copy it to ~/.ssh/ on your machine.
  2. Set permissions: chmod 600 id_rsa (Linux/macOS).
  3. Connect using ssh username@your-server-hostname with the port shown in cPanel (often 22).

If SSH is disabled on your plan, contact DanumHost support to confirm whether shell access can be enabled.

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