PHP: 1. Authenticate

This documentation is part of the Automate with the CLI guide. You can view the complete guide here: Start PHP, retrieve its credentials, and modify its configuration programmatically using the Stackhero CLI.

👋 Welcome to the Stackhero documentation!

Stackhero offers a ready-to-use PHP cloud solution with a range of advantages:

• Deploy your PHP application to production in just a few seconds with a simple git push.
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• Benefit from automatic backups, one-click updates, and straightforward, transparent, and predictable pricing.
• Enjoy optimal performance and enhanced security thanks to a private, dedicated VM tailored for your applications.

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The simplest way to get started is to log in via your browser. When you run the login command, the CLI opens a web page where you can approve access. No passwords or 2FA codes are entered into the CLI itself.

stackhero login

Once logged in, your credentials are stored locally and will be used automatically by subsequent CLI commands.

For fully automated environments such as scripts or CI pipelines, you may prefer a non-interactive access token. You can create one from your dashboard (Account > Access tokens), then export it as an environment variable. The CLI, as well as any script you run, will automatically detect it.

export STACKHERO_TOKEN="usr-xxxxxx:your-token"