Enable SSH access for your hosting subscription in Plesk

Some hosting tasks (Git deployments, Composer, CLI tools) may require SSH. On GARMTECH hosting, SSH availability depends on your plan and server policy.

Before you start

• SSH access may be disabled for some plans for security reasons.
• For website file uploads, use FTP‑SSL (FTPS). SSH is intended for command-line access.

Enable SSH access in Plesk (if available)

1. Log in to Plesk via My.GARMTECH.
2. Open Websites & Domains.
3. Click Hosting Settings (or Web Hosting Access for your domain).
4. Find SSH access and select one of the allowed options, for example:

• /bin/bash (chrooted) — recommended: restricts access to your hosting environment.
• /bin/bash — full shell (only if you need it and it is offered).
• Forbidden — SSH disabled.

Click OK / Apply to save changes.

Connection details

• Host: use your service server hostname (shown in My.GARMTECH hosting details).
• Port: 22
• Username: the subscription System user (shown in Hosting Settings).
• Password: the system user password (often the same credentials you use for FTP‑SSL).

Connect from your computer

Example command (macOS/Linux):

ssh username@your-server-hostname

On Windows, you can use Windows Terminal (OpenSSH) or an SSH client like PuTTY.

Recommended security practices

• Use a strong password or SSH keys if supported.
• Do not share SSH credentials with third parties.
• If you accidentally lock yourself out, you can disable SSH access again in Plesk.

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