> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.opus-host.de/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# In-Browser Console: Run Commands on Your VPS Instantly

> The Opus Host web console gives you a full terminal inside your browser — run commands on your VPS without installing SSH or any software.

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.

## Opening the console

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to the panel">
    Go to [opus-host.de/login](http://opus-host.de/login) and sign in to your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click your VPS">
    From the dashboard, click the VPS you want to access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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.

## Common commands

Here are some frequently used commands to get you started:

| Command                  | Description                                                     |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `ls -la`                 | List all files in the current directory, including hidden ones. |
| `cd /var/www`            | Navigate to a specific directory.                               |
| `apt install nginx`      | Install a package using the APT package manager.                |
| `systemctl status nginx` | Check whether a service is running.                             |
| `df -h`                  | Check disk usage in a human-readable format.                    |
| `htop`                   | View real-time CPU, RAM, and process usage interactively.       |

<Tip>
  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.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  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`.
</Warning>

See [SSH Access](/vps/ssh-access) for a persistent terminal connection that survives browser closures and network hiccups.