Use Cloud Shell
Cloud Shell gives you a browser-based terminal without SSH keys or a local client. Use it for quick file checks, package inspection, Slurm commands, and lightweight cluster operations from your browser.
Launch a browser-based terminal on cluster compute without SSH keys or a local client.
Create a Cloud Shell
Open the Cloud Shell page
Click Workbench in the left sidebar, then click Develop > Cloud Shell.
Start creation
Click New cloud shell.
Fill in the creation dialog
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name | No | Auto-generated if omitted. If provided, it must be a valid Kubernetes name. |
| Compute Profile | Yes | The compute profile to run the shell on. Only compatible profiles appear. |
| Slurm Cluster | No | Enables Slurm job submission from the terminal. Select None if you do not need Slurm access. |
Configure advanced options (optional)
Expand Advanced Options for additional settings:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Image Version | Override the default ttyd image. Leave blank to use the cluster default. |
| CPU | Custom CPU request and limit, for example 500m. |
| Memory | Custom memory request and limit, for example 512Mi. |
Create
Click Create.
Success looks like this: the cloud shell opens in the browser, a terminal is connected, and you can run commands in the workspace.
Use the terminal
Wait for the shell to start
Wait for the status to change to Running.
Open the terminal
Click Open to launch the embedded terminal in your browser.
The terminal provides a browser-accessible Linux environment with:
- Workspace storage mounted automatically
- A persistent home directory for the service
- Slurm CLI tools available if a Slurm cluster is attached
Delete a Cloud Shell
Cloud Shell does not support pause or resume. When you are finished, click the row action menu and select Delete to free compute resources.