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SSH accounts let you manage access to your Linux/Unix servers. Users connect through Web Access (a browser-based terminal) or CLI (a local proxy), and every session can be recorded. SSH accounts support three authentication methods: password, public key, and certificate-based.

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Creating an Account

1

Start adding an account

Go to Privileged Access Management → Accounts and click Add Account.
2

Select a folder and template

Choose which folder to add the account to, then select an SSH template (e.g., the default ssh or a custom one).
3

Enter connection details

FieldDescription
NameA descriptive name (e.g., prod-web-01)
HostServer hostname or IP
PortSSH port (default: 22)
UsernameLinux username to connect as
4

Choose authentication method

See the section below for each method.
5

Save

Click Create.

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Authentication Methods

The simplest option. Provide the username and password.The server must have PasswordAuthentication yes in sshd_config.

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Connecting

Web Access provides an interactive terminal in your browser.
  1. Go to Privileged Access Management → My Access
  2. Find the account and click Launch → Connect in Browser
  3. A terminal opens in a new tab
You get a full shell. To disconnect, type exit or close the tab.

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Next Steps

SSH Certificate Auth

Set up certificate-based authentication.

Sessions

View and manage sessions.