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The Opus Host web console is a full terminal emulator embedded directly in your browser. It gives you immediate command-line access to your VPS without needing to install an SSH client, configure keys, or open any ports. This makes it especially useful when you’re on a new device, locked out of SSH, or just want to run a quick command without switching applications.

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Opening the console

1

Log in to the panel

Go to opus-host.de/login and sign in to your account.
2

Click your VPS

From the dashboard, click the VPS you want to access.
3

Click the Console tab

Select the Console tab from the left sidebar. The terminal will load in your browser within a few seconds and present a login prompt.

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Using the console

The in-browser terminal behaves like a standard Linux terminal. Keep the following tips in mind while using it:
  • Type commands normally — the console accepts the same commands you’d run over SSH.
  • Copy and paste — use Ctrl+Shift+C to copy and Ctrl+Shift+V to paste in most browsers. On macOS, Cmd+C / Cmd+V may work depending on your browser.
  • Session persistence — your terminal session stays alive as long as the browser tab remains open. Switching to another tab does not disconnect you.
  • Closing the session — type exit to log out of the current shell session cleanly.

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Common commands

Here are some frequently used commands to get you started:
The console is best suited for quick, one-off commands. For longer working sessions, file transfers, or anything requiring a stable connection, use SSH instead — it’s faster and more resilient.
If you close the browser tab, any commands that are actively running in the foreground will stop immediately. To keep processes running after closing the tab, background them with & or use a terminal multiplexer like screen or tmux.
See SSH Access for a persistent terminal connection that survives browser closures and network hiccups.