Manage SSH Access for Child Accounts on VPS and Dedicated Servers

Shell access for child accounts on a VPS or dedicated server refers to the provision of command-line access to the server's operating system for individual sub-accounts. This allows users to execute commands, manage files, and perform system tasks directly.

Implementing shell access for child accounts provides a more granular level of control and customization, enabling users to have their own isolated environments.

These steps explain how to manage SSH access for child accounts on VPS and Dedicated Servers.  Root WHM or CWP Admin access is needed to complete the following steps.

Manage SSH Access in Root WHM

Important: This solution will require root access. If this needs to be obtained, follow the guide on requesting root access.

1. Log into Root WHM
2. Navigate to Manage Shell Access, located in the Account Functions section
   
3. Select Normal Shell*, Jailed Shell, or Disabled Shell for the specific child account
   1. Normal Shell will provide shell access with no limitations
   2. Jailed Shell is a special type of shell that will limit the users' ability to run potentially harmful commands on the server
   3. Disabled Shell will completely disable shell access for the child account
      NOTE: These settings will automatically save and update.
      TIP: If a package conflict comes up with the default VPS package, click Keep this account on this package to save.

Manage SSH Access in CWP Admin

Important: This solution will require root access. If this needs to be obtained, follow the guide on requesting root access.

1. Log into CWP Admin
2. Navigate to Shell Access, located in the Security section
   
3. Select Full Shell, SFTP, or Disabled under Shell access for the specific account
   
   TIP: If desired, jailed shells can be installed as well by selecting Install service.
   
    
   1. Full Shell will provide shell access with no limitations
   2. Jailkit is a special type of shell that will limit the users' ability to run potentially harmful commands on the server
   3. SFTP will provide only SFTP access
   4. Disabled will completely disable shell access for the child account
       
4. Click Confirm on the popup
   NOTE: These settings will automatically save and update.  This can be confirmed by viewing the Shell listed, with /sbin/nologin meaning no shell access is enabled.