Installing Drush manually

Drush is a command‑line shell and scripting interface for Drupal. It allows you to manage Drupal sites more efficiently by running commands for updates, backups, and administration tasks. On ruachost.com, you can install Drush manually if it is not already available through your hosting environment.

Why Install Drush?

Automate repetitive Drupal tasks.
Manage modules and themes quickly.
Run database updates and clear caches from the command line.
Improve productivity for developers and site administrators.

Steps to Install Drush Manually

Step 1: Connect to Your Server

Log in to your hosting account at ruachost.com.
Access your server via SSH (Secure Shell).

Step 2: Download Drush

Navigate to your desired installation directory (e.g., /usr/local/share).
Clone the Drush repository from GitHub:
Terminal window
```
git clone https://github.com/drush-ops/drush.git
```
Move into the Drush directory:
Terminal window
```
cd drush
```

Step 3: Set Up Drush

Checkout the version compatible with your Drupal installation:
Terminal window
```
git checkout 10.x
```
(Replace 10.x with the version you need.)
Install dependencies using Composer:
Terminal window
```
composer install
```

Step 4: Configure System Path

Add Drush to your system path so it can be run globally:
Terminal window
```
ln -s /usr/local/share/drush/drush /usr/local/bin/drush
```
Verify installation:
Terminal window
```
drush --version
```

✅ Drush is now installed and ready to use.

Important Notes

Ensure Composer is installed before running Drush.
Always match Drush version with your Drupal version.
Use SSH access with sufficient permissions to install globally.