Drush is a command-line utility for advanced users administering Drupal websites.
Check the compatibility chart to see which version of Drush is right for your version of Drupal.
How to install Drush (dev-master version) on GreenGeeks
- Request SSH access for your account.
- SSH to your GreenGeeks Account.
- Run the following commands in this order:
Go to your home directory:
cd
Create the Drush directory:
mkdir drush
Go to the Drush directory:
cd drush
Download the Drush installer:
curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
Install:
./composer.phar require drush/drush:dev-master
Add the alias line to the bottom of your .bashrc file:
cd echo "alias drush='~/drush/vendor/bin/drush'" >> .bashrc
Reload your profile:
source .bashrc
To install a specific version of Drush
In this example, we’ll install version 8. The commands that are different from the above installation steps are green.
Go to your home directory:
cd
Create the Drush directory:
mkdir drush8
Go to the Drush directory:
cd drush8
Download the Drush installer:
curl -sS https://getcomposer.org/installer | php
Install:
./composer.phar require "drush/drush:8.*"
Add the alias line to the bottom of your .bashrc file:
cd echo "alias drush8='~/drush8/vendor/bin/drush'" >> .bashrc
Reload your profile:
source .bashrc
If you encounter errors installing Drush
When you run the last command, you should see Drush running correctly. However, you may encounter shell_exec errors that our support team will need to address for you.
If you have any problems installing Drush—including any shell_exec errors—please contact our support team, and we will be happy to help. Opening a support ticket in GreenGeeks is the best way to reach us.