SSH Console
The SSH console gives you a text-based console in your browser (with some features like copy/paste) to your computer. This is useful when you need run commands straight from the platform without needing a local terminal.
Behind the scenes
SSH console uses SSH protocol under the hood.
Requirements
- You need to configure a password for the root user (depending on the OS) on your machine.
- Your computer must have "root password access" enabled during creation (as of October 2025, this option is required for SSH console to work, but it will be removed in the near future when certificate based authentication will be supported ).
Security Considerations
Security Warning
Enabling this feature can make your machine vulnerable to password attacks, so please use a strong password. Note that this is only a temporary workaround until certificate based authentication are supported.
Disabling SSH Password Access
To disable this feature:
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Remove the configuration file:
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Restart SSH service:
Safety Note
As long as you don't forward/expose your SSH port (22) to the internet, your machine is safe from attacks.
How to access the SSH console
Locate the computer you want to access, then navigate to the Console tab under your computer page.
How to use the SSH console
Here's a quick guide to help you explore the SSH console and its features:
Connect to a SSH console
Connect to any computer you have using the SSH console. A window like this one will appear:
Typing inside the console
You may notice a warning above your console to the left " Console keyboard is off, click on console to enable it"
This is normal, it simply means that the keyboard is not enabled yet. In order to start typing inside your console, you need to click on the console frame.
Full screen and detached window
- You can toggle full screen mode by clicking on the icon on the top right corner of the console.
- You can also detach the console to another window by clicking on the icon on the top right corner of the console.
Clipboard
SSH console supports copy/paste using your mouse (select to copy, right click to paste). You can also use the clipboard tool
