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• Last Updated: 07/22/2020
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How to use the Terminal feature in cPanel?

Introduction

Typically, for a person who is well acquainted with Linux and SSH, opening up the terminal and connecting to their account via SSH will be no problem at all. A couple of builds ago, cPanel introduced the “Terminal” feature inside the cPanel service, which allows ease of access to anybody who wants to utilize the SSH protocol and manage their hosting account without the hassle of using the standard means (password authentication or SSH keys).

It is great not only for regular, non-tech savvy users but also for experienced Linux users, depending on the situation. In this tutorial, we are going to be exploring cPanel’s “Terminal” feature and how easy it is to access it!

Let us begin!

 

Getting Started

To access the "Terminal" functionally, similarly to every other cPanel feature, you have to log into your cPanel account. If you are not sure how to do so, please feel free to check and follow another tutorial we have released - "How to access cPanel".

Once logged in, please use the search field at the top right corner, and type in “Terminal”. Performing this action will filter out all the results and present exactly what you are looking for! Alternatively, you can search for the functionality under the "Advanced" feature group in cPanel.

 

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Regardless of the way you located the functionality, once you find the icon, please click on it.

 

Using the Terminal


Performing this action will redirect you to a separate page that has a single button in the middle and a warning preceding it. You should be very careful and responsible when using the terminal, as if you execute an incorrect command, you may completely destroy your application or your cPanel, as the terminal does give you access to folders that contain cPanel core files.

 

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If you understand the consequences that come with using the terminal, then please press the “I understand and want to proceed” button.

Doing so will cause a brief loading, and the terminal will be launched in the middle of the screen, completely prompt for work!

 

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You may start navigating through your files and folders and manage your application or account as you would typically do if you use a standard SSH connection from an SSH client or your Linux/Mac terminals.

As we are fully aware of how well-informed you need to be to operate properly over the terminal, we have made a series of SSH knowledgebase articles that aim to give any reader a solid foundation on which they can start building up and polish their Linux skills!

If you do not feel confident enough using the terminal, then you should consider contacting our technical support team over the ticketing system in your Client Area. They are well-experienced with the SSH protocol, and they will be happy to help you accomplish any goal you have but are still not comfortable enough doing it on your own!

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Nikola Zgurev
Technical Support Captain

Nikola is an accomplished tech-savvy extraordinaire with over six years of experience in the web hosting field. He started as a customer care representative and quickly rose the ranks to become a support supervisor and, eventually - the head of the technical department in HostArmada. His deep understanding of the client's needs, combined with his technical knowledge, makes him the perfect man to create the ideal harmony between client satisfaction and professional problem-solving. You will often find him creating helpful tutorials, articles, and blog posts that help existing customers get around.