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$ ssh shellbox.dev about
- Lightweight instances: 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM, 50GB SSD
- Pure SSH access: no special clients or browser plugins required
- Persistent state: boxes pause on disconnect and resume where you left off
- Per-minute billing: $0.02/hr while running, $0.5/month while stopped
- Automatic cost control: boxes stop when balance falls below $5
- HTTPS endpoints: every box gets a public URL with automatic TLS
- Email endpoints: receive mail at name-id@in.shellbox.dev, delivered as POST to your box at /email
- Full SSH support including port forwarding and scp
- Prepaid balance with refunds available for unused funds
$ ssh shellbox.dev create dev1
Creating box... Box 'dev1' created successfully URL: https://dev1-a1b2c3d4.shellbox.dev Connect with: ssh dev1@shellbox.dev
$ ssh dev1@shellbox.dev
Starting box... Connected! root@dev1:~# _
$ ssh shellbox.dev list
NAME STATE URL ----------------------------------------------------------------- dev1 running [keepalive] https://dev1-a1b2c3d4.shellbox.dev myapp stopped https://myapp-a1b2c3d4.shellbox.dev
$ ssh shellbox.dev duplicate myapp myapp-backup
Duplicating box... Box 'myapp-backup' created from 'myapp' URL: https://myapp-backup-a1b2c3d4.shellbox.dev Connect with: ssh myapp-backup@shellbox.dev
$ ssh shellbox.dev billing
Account Balance ============================== Funds added: $30.00 Funds refunded: $10.00 Usage costs: $1.50 ------------------------------ Current balance: $18.50 Remaining hours at current rates: Running boxes: ~925 hours Idle boxes: ~26 months
$ ssh shellbox.dev funds 10
Add $10.00 to your account
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https://pay.paddle.com/...
Scan QR code or visit URL to complete payment.
Your account will be credited automatically.
$ ssh shellbox.dev help
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| create <name> | Create a new box |
| duplicate <src> <name> | Copy a stopped box |
| list | List your boxes with status and URLs |
| ssh <name>@shellbox.dev | Connect to a box |
| keepalive <name> | Toggle keepalive (box stays running on disconnect) |
| stop <name> | Force-stop a running box (clears keepalive) |
| delete <name> | Permanently remove a box |
| billing | Show balance and usage |
| funds <amount> | Add funds to your account (min $10) |
| refund <amount> | Refund unused balance |
| payments | Show payment history |
| help | Show available commands |
$ # file transfer:
$ scp file.txt dev1@shellbox.dev:/root/
$ scp dev1@shellbox.dev:/root/file.txt ./
$ sftp dev1@shellbox.dev