All about terminal (“shell”) access to the server.
Overview Services or scripts may be set to run upon server start within the control panel or via crontab(5) from the terminal. Either solution requires task scheduling support, which is found on Developer+ packages. Within the control panel Visit Dev > Task Scheduler to add a new routinely scheduled task. Command syntax follows the same as a…
Overview Newer platforms, v6+, provide limited sudo support that allows you to remove, copy, and change ownership of files with elevated permissions (root). Depending upon the platform version, either rm (v6) or rm, cp, and chown (v6.5+) commands are available. Usage sudo follows a general syntax: sudo command arguments. Certain commands have restrictions on what arguments…
Overview Newer platforms, v6+ platforms specifically, permit switching users from the account user from the terminal. Once switched to the user, you assume the permission rights as this user, including the ability to remove files. Usage Use su to switch users from the main user. You will not be required to enter the account password…
Overview Attempting to access terminal remotely will result in a non-responsive server often falsely indicating the server is down. Cause All servers use a 3-5-10 brute-force deterrent mechanism: three invalid logins in a five minute window results in a ten minute block. After ten minutes the block automatically expires and you may login again to the…
Overview Ensure correct permissions on ~/.ssh/ are 700 (u: rwx, g: -, o: -) and ~/.ssh/authorized_keys is 600 (u: rw-, g: -, o: -). Provided the permissions are correct, then make sure your public key is listed in the authorized_keys file. See Also Permission overview
Overview Some applications require persistence to continue to run after a page view has concluded. Node.js or other backend socket/server pairs connect a front-end process, like a web page view, with a backend process such as data crunching. For such circumstances, clients with Developer+ packages may run daemons necessary for their web site to operate – please no…
Overview Custom programs may be compiled on Developer+ accounts, which is also bundled with terminal access. Custom programs may be installed under /usr/local. Per-Language C/C++ For C/C++ applications, supplying a –prefix=/usr/local during ./configure, i.e. ./configure –prefix=/usr/local && make && make install. In particular, this is negotiated not by C itself, but rather make/gmake and autoconf applications that are used in…
Overview Your terminal is a command-line interface to your hosting account on the server. It provides a quick, efficient means to make permission changes, edit files, and even run services like MongoDB and node.js. Terminal access is provided with certain qualified packages. Logging In Terminal access follows general login guidelines: Login consists of <username>@<domain> Alternatively, <username>#<domain> is…
Overview Yes, terminal access is included depending upon the hosting package. Baseline Essential packages (formerly called “Minimalist”) prior to June 22, 2016 do not include terminal access. Essential packages on or after June 22, 2016, Developer (formerly “Basic”) and higher packages do include terminal access over SSH. This may also be viewed within the control…