How to SSH into a hosted Craft CMS

A step by step guide on accessing a hosted Craft CMS using SSH through the example of Fortrabbit.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 07/31/2023 at 08:10
Last Updated on 07/31/2023 at 08:54
<p>Two flowers that represent Craft CMS and Terminal side by side. Beneath them sits the text "SSH into a hosted Craft CMS."</p>

A step by step guide on accessing a hosted Craft CMS using SSH through the example of Fortrabbit.

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Step One: Find your SSH Key

After logging in, your SSH key will appear under access, where you must click the SSH tab.

In the case of delasign, we host our Craft CMS on Fortrabbit. To find if login to fortrabbit and select the SSH tab under Access.

Step Two: SSH into your server via terminal

Run ssh followed by your ssh key to access your server

Open terminal and run the following command line.

ssh your_ssh_key

Step Three: Login

<p>A screenshot of Terminal showing how it prompts you to type in your password.</p>

Enter the password related with your account on your server.

Once you have successfully logged in, your terminal will look like that below.

<p>A screenshot of Terminal showing what the terminal looks like after you have successfully accessed a hosted craft cms using SSH on Fortrabbit.</p>

Any Questions?

We are actively looking for feedback on how to improve this resource. Please send us a note to inquiries@delasign.com with any thoughts or feedback you may have.
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