PHP: 1. Authenticate

This documentation is part of the Automate with the CLI guide. View the full guide here: Start PHP, retrieve its credentials, and change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI.

👋 Welcome to the Stackhero documentation!

Stackhero provides a PHP cloud platform designed for fast, reliable deployments:

• Deploy your PHP application to production in seconds with a simple git push.
• Use your own domain, with automatic HTTPS certificates configured for you. There are no manual steps needed.
• Rely on automatic backups, one-click updates, and clear, predictable pricing. Stackhero handles these details, so you can focus on your code.
• Benefit from strong performance and security on a private, dedicated infrastructure built specifically for your applications.

Make your workflow smoother and save time. Getting started with Stackhero's PHP cloud hosting takes just a few minutes.

The easiest way to get started is by logging in through 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

After logging in, your credentials are stored locally and will be used automatically by future CLI commands.

For fully automated environments like scripts or CI pipelines, you might 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, and any script you run, will pick it up automatically.

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