SSH access

SSH lets you access your DeviceFreedom's command line from another device on your network. This is useful when you can't access the web interface, or if you prefer working in your own terminal app.

If you can access the web interface, the built-in Terminal is an easier option — no setup required, and it works over remote access too.

Connect via SSH

Open a terminal on your computer and run:

ssh [email protected]

Enter your DeviceFreedom login password when prompted.

If devicefreedom.local doesn't work, use your DeviceFreedom's IP address instead — for example, ssh [email protected]. See Connecting to your DeviceFreedom for help finding your IP address.

What to know

• SSH is enabled by default on devicefreedom-os.
• You connect as the devicefreedom user with your DeviceFreedom login password.
• Use sudo for commands that require elevated permissions. If prompted for a password, it's the same DeviceFreedom login password.
• Changes to the operating system (like packages installed with apt) are not persisted across restarts. See Using the built-in Terminal for more details.