# What is SSH and do you support it?

SSH is similar to telnet, but it’s more secure. It uses high-level encryption and compression to make sure nobody can takeover or eavesdrop on your telnet session. To enable SSH on your…

Updated: 2020-08-01

Canonical: https://help.hostko.com/kb/what-is-ssh-and-do-you-support-it/

> Due to to the security risks associated with providing SSH accounts, we may require additional references such as a drivers license or a photo id card.

SSH is similar to telnet, but it’s more secure. It uses high-level encryption and compression to make sure nobody can takeover or eavesdrop on your telnet session.

To enable SSH on your account simply send a support ticket with a valid reason why you require this service.