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SSH Connection Refused: What It Is, Causes, and 6 Effective Methods to Fix It

Nadia Daniel — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:46:31 +0000

When using an SSH (Secure Shell) protocol to access a remote server, you may encounter an SSH “Connection refused” error message. It is a common error indicating that your SSH server fails to accept connections. In this tutorial, we will explain what the SSH “Connection refused” error is and its potential causes. Also, we will [...]

17 Essential SSH Commands to Know + Free Cheat Sheet

Domantas G. — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:06:13 +0000

Secure Shell (SSH) is a powerful tool used to access and manage remote servers securely. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, mastering these 17 basic SSH commands will enhance your efficiency and proficiency in managing your servers effectively. Let’s dive in and explore the essential commands that every SSH user should be familiar [...]

How to Use PuTTY to Access Your Server

Linas L. — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 03:40:41 +0000

SSH, or Secure Shell, is a secure protocol for connecting to a remote server. To establish an SSH connection, you will need an SSH client app like PuTTY and credentials like the server’s IP address, SSH port, SSH username, and SSH password. In this guide, you will learn how to use PuTTY SSH terminal to [...]

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How to Use SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)

Edward S. — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:58:03 +0000

FTP is the standard method of transferring files or other data between computers, but it’s becoming more and more outdated in today’s security-conscious environment. Fortunately, that’s where SFTP comes in, which is particularly useful for VPS hosting users. In this guide, we’re going to show how to use SFTP for secure file transfer, talk about [...]

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How to Setup Passwordless SSH on Linux

Edward S. — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:19:46 +0000

SSH stands for Secure Shell. It is an open-source network protocol that can be used to log in to servers and execute commands remotely, which is great for VPS hosting users. There are two ways of enabling SSH: Public key-based authentication is often called passwordless SSH. Why use Passwordless SSH Users sometimes find password-protected options [...]

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SSH Compression: How to Zip and Unzip via SSH

Domantas G. — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:33:15 +0000

In this article, we are going to show you how to zip and unzip via SSH. You will learn about the compression and extraction methods on your server for better archive management. Zip and Unzip via SSH: Everything You Need to Know Compressing and extracting files is not only common on desktop computers. You may [...]

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What Is SSH: Understanding Encryption, Ports and Connection

Domantas G. — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:09:06 +0000

You probably heard about SSH already as it is an often-used internet jargon when it comes to anything related to cyber security. However, you might get overwhelmed when learning about what it exactly is and how does SSH works in the first place. In this tutorial, we will cover the SSH basics, along with the [...]

How to Use PuTTy to Generate SSH Key Pairs for Site Security

Linas L. — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000

SSH keys are one of the most secure SSH authentication options. It is definitely more secure than the usual SSH password authentication. Therefore, it is highly recommended to use SSH Key authentication method for connections to your servers. With password authentication, you can connect to your server from any location, you only need to fill [...]

How to Set Up SSH Keys: Effective Key Management for Secure Remote Connections

Domantas G. — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000

To access your server from a local computer with Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), you must learn how to set up SSH keys. An SSH key pair eliminates manual password authentication, creating a faster server login process and enhanced remote server access security. Whether you’re new to SSH key-based authentication or want to improve your key [...]