How to login using SSH

Learn to connect to SSH using a Mac or PC

Connecting to your website hosting server is very easy using SSH. I’ve split the tutorial into two, one for for Mac users and the other for PC users. Let’s begin!

How to connect via SSH using a Mac (Terminal)

Open Terminal.app and type:

ssh -p 22 yourusername@yourdomainname.com

Replace ‘yourusername’ with your username and replace ‘yourdomainname.com’ with your domain name. Replace the number 22 if you’ve been given a specific port to connect through.

ssh -p 22 david12345@covicstudio.co.uk

You with then be asked for a password. You can either type in the password or right-click to paste what’s in you clipboard. Press the Return key to accept. Please note when you type your password, nothing will appear within Terminal.

If you type your password incorrectly, the password entry line will appear again.

If you typed your password correctly, information will appear describing when and where you last logged in and you will then be able to perform tasks. Generally you would now begin by exploring directories.

How to connect via SSH using a Windows (PuTTY)

Download PuTTY, open it and click the Session menu item on the left (generally this is open by default). Enter the domain name within the hostname field. If you’re hosting provider has given you a specific port to connect too, enter it here. Otherwise leave it as default Port 22. Now click open.

A Command Prompt window will now open requesting that you enter the username. After typing your username you’ll be prompted for the password. Should you enter any of the details wrong, you’ll only be prompted to retype the password, even if the username is incorrect.

If you typed your username and password correctly, information will appear describing when and where you last logged in and you will then be able to perform tasks. Generally you would now begin by exploring directories.