Linux & Command Line

SSH

/es es eɪtʃ/

Definition

Secure Shell — a cryptographic network protocol for securely operating a remote computer over an unsecured network.

Example in context

"ssh -i ~/.ssh/prod.pem ubuntu@10.0.1.5 — key-based auth, never username/password for production servers."

Practice this term

Master SSH in context by working through exercises in the Linux & Command Line module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "SSH" mean?

Secure Shell — a cryptographic network protocol for securely operating a remote computer over an unsecured network.

How do you pronounce "SSH"?

"SSH" is pronounced /es es eɪtʃ/.

Can you use "SSH" in a sentence?

"ssh -i ~/.ssh/prod.pem ubuntu@10.0.1.5 — key-based auth, never username/password for production servers."