🛡️ Benefits of Using ShellNGN#

• ✅ Web-Based Interface – No need for terminal software. Access servers from any browser.
• ✅ Multi-Protocol Support – SSH, SFTP, RDP, VNC in one interface.
• ✅ Tabbed Sessions – Manage multiple servers simultaneously with ease.
• ✅ Team Access – Role-based access control for secure collaboration.
• ✅ Built-in Terminal Themes – Customize your experience visually.
• ✅ Docker Friendly – Easy to deploy in any environment.

🚀 ShellNGN is ideal for DevOps, sysadmins, and teams managing multiple environments.

📦 Requirements#

• Docker installed
• Docker Compose installed
  👉 Install Docker & Docker Compose
• Linux-based system or WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

⚙️ Step-by-Step Setup#

mkdir shellngn && cd shellngn

nano docker-compose.yml

version: "3.3"

services:
  shellngn:
    platform: linux/amd64
    container_name: shellngn-pro
    image: shellngn/pro:latest
    ports:
      - "8070:8080"
    networks:
      - nginx
    environment:
      - HOST=0.0.0.0
    restart: always
networks:
  nginx:
    external: true

docker compose up -d

docker ps

🌐 Access ShellNGN Web UI#

Open your browser and go to:

http://<your-server-ip>:8070

🔐 Security Note#

Ensure only trusted users have access to the ShellNGN port. Use a reverse proxy with HTTPS for added security.

sudo ufw allow 8070/tcp

Or route through Nginx Proxy Manager for SSL & authentication.

🧼 Stopping & Removing#

To stop:

docker compose down

To remove all data:

docker system prune -a --volumes