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How do I access MySQL using SSH?

Some of the information in this article is advanced material we make available as a...

Accessing Your Server Using Putty

You can use the Putty SSH client to access your Linux dedicated or Virtual Private...

Protect Your Server Against Shellshock

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Switching to the Root User on Your Linux Server

To really get the most out of your Linux server, at some point you'll probably need to...

Logging in to Your Server

Logging in to your server depends on its operating system and whether or not you have...

What is the administrator password for my Virtual Private Server?

Your Administrator (root) password is the same as the password you specified for your...

Connect to Your Server or Shared Hosting Account with SSH

All of our Linux-based shared hosting accounts ( more info ) and servers (VPS or...