Get to know the command line: Linux CLI basics

Mastering Server Management through SSH Introduction Get to know the command line: Linux CLI basics. Navigating your Pressillion server via SSH might seem daunting initially, especially if you’re not a developer. However, SSH access is an invaluable tool,...

What Size Servers and When to Scale Servers Up

When embarking on the journey of managing your own servers, one of the critical decisions revolves around choosing the appropriate server size and determining how many websites can be effectively hosted on a single server. The objective of this comprehensive article...

Generate SSH Key with Windows CMD/PowerShell

Windows 10 includes native OpenSSH support accessible from Command Prompt or PowerShell. Open the Start menu and type “PowerShell.” Select PowerShell and choose “Run as Administrator.” Follow these steps to generate an SSH key pair: ssh-keygen...

Why isn’t my SSH Key working?

If you’re new to using SSH keys and encounter problems connecting to your servers, it’s often due to formatting errors or assigning an already existing key to a system user. Troubleshooting SSH Key Issues Incorrect Formatting The primary issues with SSH...

Generate SSH Key on Windows with Putty

Here’s how to generate SSH Key on Windows with Putty. As you become familiar with our platform, you might wish to utilize SSH and tailor your server or leverage our WPCLI to modify server configurations. Please note that all SSH access is restricted to require...

Using SSH Key to Connect to Server

Want secure, command-line access to your server or WordPress CLI? This step-by-step guide shows you how to connect using an SSH key – the safest method available. 🔒 Why Use SSH Keys for Server Access? SSH (Secure Shell) keys offer a more secure way to access...

Connecting to Your Server as Root via SSH

Pressillion gives you complete control over your managed servers, including full root access. This enables advanced users and developers to execute tasks directly via the command line using tools like WP-CLI or to follow advanced WordPress server management tutorials....

How To Add SSH Keys

Learn how to add SSH keys easily. Pressillion has an SSH Keys feature which allows you to add SSH Keys to your Profile Settings so that they will be added automatically to any servers you provision. Please note, that this feature does not work retroactively, that is...