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Terminal

Access your terminal from anywhere with full command-line capabilities.

What It Does

9Remote Terminal gives you complete terminal access through your browser. It's like sitting in front of your computer, but you can be anywhere in the world.

Core Features

Multiple Sessions

Run multiple terminal sessions simultaneously:

  • Click "New Session" to create a new tab
  • Switch between sessions instantly
  • Each session is independent
  • Sessions persist until you close them

Copy & Paste

Full clipboard support:

  • Copy: Select text → Right-click → Copy (or Ctrl+C)
  • Paste: Right-click → Paste (or Ctrl+V)
  • Works seamlessly between your device and remote terminal

Theme Options

Choose from 6 beautiful themes:

  • Default (dark)
  • Light
  • Dracula
  • Monokai
  • Solarized Dark
  • Solarized Light

Change theme from the menu (☰) → Settings → Theme

Mobile Keyboard

Special on-screen keyboard for mobile devices:

  • Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Esc keys
  • Arrow keys
  • Tab key
  • Function keys (F1-F12)
  • Tap to expand/collapse

How to Use

Create a Session

  1. Click "New Session" button
  2. Terminal opens immediately
  3. Start typing commands

Rename Session

  1. Click session tab
  2. Click "Rename" from menu
  3. Enter new name
  4. Easier to identify multiple sessions

Switch Sessions

  • Click any tab to switch
  • Swipe left/right on mobile
  • All sessions run in background

Close Session

  1. Click session tab
  2. Click "Close" from menu
  3. Or type exit in terminal

Mobile Tips

Use Landscape Mode

  • Better keyboard layout
  • More screen space
  • Easier typing

On-Screen Keyboard

  • Tap keyboard icon to show/hide
  • Use Ctrl/Alt combinations
  • Swipe to scroll terminal

Touch Scroll

  • Swipe up/down to scroll
  • Smooth inertia scrolling
  • Pinch to zoom (if needed)

Common Commands

# Navigate directories
cd /path/to/directory
ls -la

# Edit files
nano file.txt
vim file.txt

# System info
top
htop
df -h

# Network
ping google.com
curl https://example.com

# Process management
ps aux
kill <pid>

Tips & Tricks

Use tmux or screen

  • Sessions persist even if disconnected
  • Multiple panes in one session
  • Detach and reattach anytime
# Install tmux
sudo apt install tmux  # Ubuntu/Debian
brew install tmux      # macOS

# Start tmux
tmux

# Detach: Ctrl+B then D
# Reattach: tmux attach

Customize Your Prompt Make your prompt more informative:

# Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
export PS1="\u@\h:\w$ "

Use Aliases Save time with shortcuts:

# Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc
alias ll='ls -la'
alias gs='git status'
alias gp='git pull'

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl+C - Interrupt current command
  • Ctrl+D - Exit shell (close session)
  • Ctrl+L - Clear screen
  • Ctrl+R - Search command history
  • Tab - Auto-complete
  • ↑/↓ - Navigate command history

Need Help?

  • Terminal not responding? Refresh browser
  • Lost connection? Check if server is still running
  • Can't type? Click terminal area to focus
  • Mobile keyboard not showing? Tap keyboard icon

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