Saying like this I guess you are the client of Valuhost.com, aren't you? How long have you been using their service?

Most hosts will not give you SSh for obvious security reasons. If you want that much control then you need to get a VPS or Dedicated Server

I would recommend Surpasshosting.com. I have a dedicated from them, and I receive excellent fast support. They also have nice affordable reseller plans, and on top of that all of their dedicateds are fully managed.

We could do something for you, but it really depends on how many sites you want to host etc. You might find some of your requests a bit out there. If you email us we could look at going something for you. We also provide Master Reseller Accounts so you can have your own sub resellers.

CHeers Guy -Hostone.co.nz

Those two sentences don't quite jive.

While it's true that most hosts will not give SSH access, it is not true that the OP will have to get a VPS or dedicated server. For that to be true, there would have to be no hosts that give out SSH access.

I respect the decision of those hosts who do not give out SSH access, but I do not share their fears. Many, many insidious things can be done to a server without SSH access so I don't see giving it out to be any more dangerous than a multitude of other things that can be done without it.

Having said that, we do lock SSH access down a bit. In order to get it, a customer has to send ID to our office, we jailshell them, remove access to compilers, etc.

But at the end of the day security involves monitoring your system regardless of what access your users have.