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# Shell access to your server using SSH (MacOS Terminal)

As Mac OS has a built-in terminal client you can simply load this up and enter the following command ensuring you enter the **cPanel username** and **server hostname** that match your own account e.g.

``` ssh -p 722 username@carbon.cloudhosting.co.uk```

This will then prompt for a password which will be your cPanel password - enter this to complete the login process.

SSH Keys are recommended if you want to restrict SSH access to users with a key rather than just the SSH password.

We have a separate guide on setting up SSH keys for access:

[Setting up public/private keys on MacOS](/cpanel-advanced-topics/how-to-use-public-private-keys-for-ssh-and-sftp-mac-os)

[Setting up public/private keys on Windows](/cpanel-advanced-topics/how-to-use-public-private-keys-for-ssh-and-sftp-windows)

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