Overview

The ALYPOD web console gives you out-of-band access to your Pod's screen and keyboard through the browser. It works even when SSH is unreachable, making it the go-to tool when a server will not boot or your network configuration is broken. This article explains when and how to use it.

When to use the web console

• The Pod will not boot and you need to see the error.
• SSH is refused because of firewall or configuration mistakes.
• Windows Pods where RDP is unavailable.
• Editing boot parameters or the GRUB menu.
• Watching a rescue-mode or reinstall process.

Steps

1. Sign in to account.alypod.com and open the ALYPOD Console.
2. Select your Pod.
3. Open the Console (also called VNC) tab.
4. A new window opens showing the Pod's screen. Click inside to capture keyboard and mouse input.
5. To send special keys, use the console toolbar:

• Ctrl+Alt+Del — reboot trick / Windows security screen.
• Ctrl+Alt+F1..F6 — switch Linux virtual terminals.
• Paste — send text to the guest (useful for long commands).

1. Log in with your root/administrator credentials.

Practical uses

• Fix a firewall lockout:

```bash

From the console

sudo ufw allow 22/tcp sudo systemctl restart ssh ```

• Check boot logs when the Pod hangs:

bash journalctl -b -p err

• Start a stuck service:

bash sudo systemctl start nginx

Tips

• The VNC session is a remote screen, not a shell — copy/paste can be slow, so type short commands.
• Keep the window open when running long repairs to avoid feeling disconnected.
• Treat console access like physical access: never leave a root session unlocked.

Troubleshooting

• Problem: console is black. Solution: press a key to wake the screen, then check the power state in the console; start the Pod if it is stopped.
• Problem: keyboard input not registering. Solution: click inside the VNC area first to focus it.
• Problem: session keeps dropping. Solution: check your own network; the VNC proxy needs a stable connection.

Related articles

• [Accessing rescue mode]
• [Power management: start, stop and reboot]
• [Windows Pods explained]