https://shellbox.dev/

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Instant Linux boxes via SSH. No signup, no config, no complexity. Pay
only for what you use.

$ ssh shellbox.dev

  * 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
  * Usage-based billing: $0.05/hr while running, $0.005/hr while
    stopped
  * Automatic cost control: boxes stop when balance falls below $5
  * HTTPS endpoints: every box gets a public URL with automatic TLS
  * 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 -t shellbox.dev connect dev1

$ ssh -t shellbox.dev connect dev1

Starting box...
Connected!
root@dev1:~# _

$ ssh shellbox.dev list

NAME          STATE      URL
-----------------------------------------------------------------
dev1          running    https://dev1-a1b2c3d4.shellbox.dev
myapp         stopped    https://myapp-a1b2c3d4.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: ~370 hours
  Idle boxes:    ~3700 hours

$ 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

Instant Linux boxes via SSH. Manage boxes and billing through simple
commands. Minimum top-up: $10. Boxes stop when balance falls below
$5, deleted at $0.

    Command                 Description
create <name>   Create a new box
list            List your boxes with status and URLs
connect <name>  Connect to a box (use ssh -t)
delete <name>   Permanently remove a box
billing         Show balance and usage
funds <amount>  Add funds to your account
refund <amount> Refund unused balance
payments        Show payment history

$ # file transfer:
$ scp -O file.txt shellbox.dev:dev1:/root/
$ scp -O shellbox.dev:dev1:/root/file.txt ./

Note: The -O flag is required for OpenSSH 9.0+ to use legacy SCP
protocol.

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