[wplug] Ftp to websites

[smk]

>From my experience most hosting providers make you plead your case
for ssh access.  I've seen a few go as far as requiring a copy of your ID
and a signature.

I would just say take a look at pair hosting here in the 'burgh.  They
offer ssh and sftp.


On Fri, 15 Apr 2005, Arnaud Loos wrote:

> Given the recent discussion on ftp vs sftp I have a question regarding web
> hosting. My current service only allows ftp to upload files to my site. Sftp
> is not provided, with the explanation being that I have purchased hosting
> services and not a shell account. This always kinda bothered me and I'm just
> curious if this is the norm. Do people pay extra for hosting and a shell
> account just so they can use sftp? If not, I guess I'll have to look up the
> thread on hosting providers from a while back an make a change.
> 
> Arnaud-
> 
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