> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.digitalfyre.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SSH & SFTP Access

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:

| Setting          | Value                                                         |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **SSH Username** | Your account-specific username (e.g. `151251939-digitalfyre`) |
| **SSH Host**     | `ssh.atomicsites.net`                                         |
| **SSH Port**     | `22`                                                          |

## Connecting via SSH

```bash lines theme={"theme":{"light":"light-plus","dark":"ayu-dark"}}
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):

| Setting      | Value                     |
| ------------ | ------------------------- |
| **Protocol** | SFTP                      |
| **Host**     | `ssh.atomicsites.net`     |
| **Port**     | `22`                      |
| **Username** | Your SSH username         |
| **Password** | Your 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.

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  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](/vps/getting-started/ordering-a-vps).
</Info>