Using the Terminal
The Terminal section of your RightClaw dashboard at dash.rightclaw.ai provides a browser-based shell with direct command-line access to your virtual machines — no SSH client required.
Prerequisites: Terminal Access
Terminal access is not enabled by default for all users. Because it provides full shell access to your VM, it requires explicit permission. If you do not see the Terminal section in your sidebar, you do not have access.
To request access, contact support@rightservers.com with your account details and a brief description of what you need terminal access for.
Accessing the Terminal
- Log in to the RightClaw dashboard.
- Click Terminal in the sidebar navigation.
- Select the target VM from the dropdown.
- The terminal session opens in your browser with a standard shell prompt.
Common Commands
ls -la— list all files including hidden onescd /path— change directorypwd— print current working directorycat filename— display file contentsnano filename— edit a file in the terminalsystemctl status servicename— check service statustop— view processes and resource usage in real timefree -h— check available memorydf -h— check disk spacetail -f /var/log/syslog— follow a log file in real time
Copy and Paste
Copy text by selecting it and using your browser's copy shortcut (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C). Paste with Ctrl+V or right-click and select Paste. Pasted text is sent to the shell as if typed directly.
Command History
Use the up arrow to cycle through previously entered commands and down arrow to move forward. Press Ctrl+R and type part of a command to search history.
Session Persistence
Terminal sessions are persistent — if you navigate away or close the browser tab, your session continues running. When you return and select the same VM, you reconnect to the existing session. Long-running commands continue even if you step away.
Security
- Treat the terminal with the same care as SSH — commands run with your user's permissions
- Use the System section's reboot function instead of running
rebootdirectly - All terminal commands are logged in the Activity section
For access requests or issues, contact support@rightservers.com.
