How can I use the terminal/tinker using Laravel on Hostgator?

I'm building a project using Laravel on HostGator. I'm trying to create a factory to create some dummy data. Is there a way to use the terminal to enter tinker/php artisan commands on HostGator?

I've been creating the files (models, controllers) manually in my cpanel up to this point.

Thanks

Sergiu17

6 years ago

Level 60

use SSH https://www.hostgator.com/help/article/how-do-i-get-and-use-ssh-access

Daniel1836

6 years ago

Level 6

Thanks for the reply.

I'm able to connect the ssh to my shared hosting site.

When I run the php artisan command though I get this message.

(Could not open input file: artisan)

Sergiu17

6 years ago

Level 60

Because you are not in the root of your project

cd /proect-name

ls #make sure you see your laravel project structure

php artisan tinker

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