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WP Cloud provides SSH and SFTP access to your hosting account for file transfers and command-line operations. SSH accounts are managed from My Hosting → SSH Accounts.

Accessing SSH Accounts

Click My Hosting in the top navigation, then select SSH Accounts from the left sidebar.

Viewing Connection Details

Click the info icon next to an existing SSH account to view its connection details:
SettingValue
SSH UsernameYour account-specific username (e.g. 151251939-digitalfyre)
SSH Hostssh.atomicsites.net
SSH Port22

Connecting via SSH

ssh YOUR_SSH_USERNAME@ssh.atomicsites.net
You will be prompted for your SSH password on first connection.

Connecting via SFTP

Use the same credentials with any SFTP client (FileZilla, Cyberduck, Transmit):
SettingValue
ProtocolSFTP
Hostssh.atomicsites.net
Port22
UsernameYour SSH username
PasswordYour SSH account password

Adding an SSH Account

Click + Add Account to create an additional SSH account. This is useful for giving a developer or agency access without sharing your primary credentials.

File Access Scope

SSH and SFTP access is scoped to your hosting account’s file system. Via the browser-based File Manager, access is limited to /wp-content and wp-config.php only. SSH/SFTP provides broader access to your account’s files.
SSH access on WP Cloud is restricted compared to a VPS — you are in a managed environment. Full root access is not available. If you need unrestricted server access, consider a VPS.