Using Git for version control

Git lets you track code changes and deploy your website from a repository. On Dirham A Day hosting you can use Git over SSH.

Clone a repository to your hosting:

1. Enable SSH access in the DirhamHost panel and connect via ssh username@yourdomain.ae.
2. Navigate to where you want the code: cd public_html.
3. Clone your repo: git clone https://github.com/you/your-repo.git .

Deploy updates: from the server run git pull to fetch the latest changes. You can automate this with a cron job or a deployment webhook script.

Tips:

• Use an SSH deploy key for private repositories rather than a password.
• Keep secrets (like wp-config.php or .env) out of Git using a .gitignore.
• Do not expose the .git folder publicly - add a rule in .htaccess to deny access to /.git.

For a professional workflow, keep public_html as your deployment target and develop locally, pushing to GitHub or GitLab and pulling on the server. If you prefer, some panels offer a built-in Git deployment feature - check under version control tools. Our team can help set up a deploy key or pull script - WhatsApp +971 58 553 6767.