Empower Your Workflow with Pro-Grade Tools
Whether you’re building a SaaS platform or a custom API, NikolaHost provides the tools to streamline development.

Accessing SSH/SFTP

1. Generate SSH Keys:
   • Navigate to Developer Tools > SSH Access.
   • Click Create New Key Pair.
   • Save the private key (e.g., nikola_key.ppk) securely.
2. Connect via Terminal:

   ssh username@server.nikolahost.com -i /path/to/nikola_key.ppk -p 22  

Database Management

• MySQL/PHPMyAdmin:
  1. Go to Databases > MySQL Databases.
  2. Create a new database and user.
  3. Assign privileges (e.g., ALL PRIVILEGES).
• Remote Connections:

  Host: mysql.nikolahost.com  
  Port: 3306  
  Username: db_user  
  Password: ********  

API Integration

• NikolaHost API (REST):
  • Authenticate with your API key (found under Account > API Credentials).
  • Example: Fetch account details

    GET https://api.nikolahost.com/v1/account  
    Headers: {"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"}  

Version Control & Deployment

• Auto-Deploy from GitHub:
  1. Link your repo under Developer Tools > Git Deployment.
  2. Set up webhooks to trigger deployments on git push.
  3. Files deploy to public_html/your-repo-name.

Pro Tips:

Use staging environments (Tools > Staging) to test code changes without affecting your live site.
Enable query caching in MySQL to speed up database-heavy apps.