Publishing and editing files with UltraEdit

UltraEdit is a powerful text editor that also includes built-in SFTP and SSH functionality. This makes it possible to both edit files directly on your Ruachost hosting account and publish new files without needing a separate FTP client.

Setting Up SFTP in UltraEdit

1. In UltraEdit, go to File → FTP/Telnet → FTP Account Manager.

2. Click Add account.

3. Fill in the details:

   • Account name: e.g., Ruachost Hosting.

   • Protocol: SFTP.

   • Server: Your domain (e.g., example.com).

   • Port: 22 (or your custom SSH port).

   • Username: Your Ruachost/cPanel username.

   • Password: Your Ruachost/cPanel password.

   • (Optional) Check Save password.

4. Click Apply → OK.

Editing Files Directly on the Server

1. Go to File → FTP/Telnet → Open from FTP.

2. Select your saved account and click Connect.

3. Browse to the file you want to edit and open it.

   • If prompted about converting to DOS format, choose No (to keep Linux format).

4. Make your changes and save (Ctrl+S).

   • UltraEdit saves directly to the server.

Publishing Files to the Server

1. Create or open a file in UltraEdit.

2. Go to File → FTP/Telnet → Save As to FTP.

3. Select your saved account and click Connect.

4. Navigate to the correct folder (usually public_html).

5. Confirm the filename and click Save.

   • UltraEdit uploads the file to your hosting account.

Using SSH in UltraEdit

UltraEdit also includes an SSH console for command-line access.

1. Go to File → FTP/Telnet → SSH/Telnet Account Manager.

2. Add a new account:

   • Protocol: SSH.

   • Server: Your domain or server hostname.

   • Port: 22 (or custom SSH port).

   • Username/Password: Your cPanel credentials.

3. Save and connect via File → FTP/Telnet → SSH/Telnet Console.

4. A terminal window opens where you can run Linux commands.