Do I need to install anything to use SSHDock?

No. SSHDock runs entirely in your browser. Open sshdock.com in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari and connect immediately — no download, no extension, no PuTTY required.

Yes. SSHDock is completely free to use. There is no account required.

Does SSHDock support private key authentication?

Yes. SSHDock supports RSA and ed25519 PEM private keys. You can upload your .pem file directly in the connection form. Your key is stored locally in your browser and never sent to any server.

Can I SSH through a jump host or bastion server?

Yes. SSHDock has built-in SSH jump host (ProxyJump) support. Configure a bastion host in the connection form to tunnel through it to your private instance.

Does SSHDock work on mobile?

Yes. SSHDock includes a mobile-optimised soft-key toolbar with Ctrl, ESC, Tab, and arrow keys. Long-press the terminal to select and copy text on touch screens.

Can I use SSHDock on an iPad or Chromebook?

Yes. Because SSHDock runs in the browser, it works on any device with a modern browser including iPads, Chromebooks, and Android tablets. No app installation is needed.

Is browser-based SSH secure?

SSHDock establishes an encrypted SSH connection directly from your browser to your server. Your private keys are stored in your browser's local storage and never sent to any third-party server. The connection is protected by the same SSH encryption used by native clients.

What SSH key types does SSHDock support?

SSHDock supports RSA (2048-bit and 4096-bit) and Ed25519 private keys in PEM format. Ed25519 is recommended for new keys as it is faster and more secure than RSA.

How do I connect to an AWS EC2 instance from a browser?

Open SSHDock at sshdock.com/app, enter your EC2 instance's public IP, set the username (ec2-user for Amazon Linux, ubuntu for Ubuntu), paste your .pem key, and click Connect. Make sure your EC2 security group allows inbound TCP on port 22 from your IP address.

What is the difference between a web SSH client and a native SSH client?

A native SSH client like OpenSSH or PuTTY runs as a program installed on your device. A web SSH client runs in your browser tab with no installation. Both establish the same encrypted SSH connection to your server. Web clients are more convenient for accessing servers from different devices or devices where you cannot install software.