Enable SSH Terminal for FTP user within Plesk
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).
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Revisions:
08-22-2008: Article Creation
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