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Enable SSH Terminal for FTP user within Plesk

Applies to: All (dv)
Difficulty: Easy
Time needed: 5 minutes
Tools needed: None

The following will show you how to enable the SSH Terminal for any domain in Plesk. This will allow the FTP user to connect using SSH from any computer or from within Plesk.

WARNING:

Enabling SSH for this user will enable the SSH Terminal icon which displays in Plesk. It is advisable that you use a SSH client to connect to the server. Look to the following KnowledgeBase Guide for more details: SSH access -- (dv) & (dpv) Dedicated-Virtual Servers

(mt) Media Temple only supports the basic operation and up-time of our (dv) & (dpv) Dedicated-Virtuals. Please consult our Scope of Support for further details.

Login to Plesk
Click on Domains
Click on your domain
You will see the SSH Terminal for your domain is disabled
Click on Setup
Select /bin/bash for Shell access to server with FTP user's credentials
Now you can use the SSH Terminal within Plesk by clicking on the icon or preferably use a SSH Application such as Putty (PC) or Terminal (MAC).