How to grant SSH Access to a user account in DirectAdmin (Enhanced Skin)

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Introduction

Granting SSH access to a user account in DirectAdmin allows the user to securely connect to the server for tasks such as file management, development, and remote access via the command line. This is essential for users needing direct access to their server space. This guide covers the steps to grant SSH access to a user account in DirectAdmin, enabling secure remote access for managing files and development tasks.

Prerequisite

  • Access to DirectAdmin control panel with Admin user privileges
  • Basic knowledge of DirectAdmin features
  • Basic understanding of SSH and user-level tasks

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Access to your DirectAdmin

  • Login to your DirectAdmin control panel as Admin user. The URL to your DirectAdmin typically will be like <domain>:2222 or <server IP>:2222.

Step 2: Show all users

Click on Show All Users to list out all users.

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Step 3: Grant SSH access

Click on the user that will need to grant SSH

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Click on Modify User <user> to configure user settings   

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In user setting page, scroll-down until you see SSH Access and select the option box next to it.

Click on Save to save the new setting                 

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Once the settings are saved, you will see the message below and the user has granted SSH  

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Step 4: Verify the SSH Access

  •   Open your SSH client application.
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Login server via SSH as johnny.

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Conclusion

By going through this guidance, you will be able to grant SSH access to a user account in DirectAdmin, enabling secure remote access for various tasks.

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