How to Install ShellHub on Windows 10

ShellHub is a modern SSH server for remotely accessing Linux devices via SSH, Websocket and Reverse Shell. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install ShellHub on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Installing ShellHub

  1. Download and install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on your Windows 10 computer.

    To check if WSL is installed, open PowerShell and type wsl --help. If it's not installed, PowerShell will prompt you to install it.

  2. Open the Start menu and search for "Microsoft Store". Click on it to open the Microsoft Store.

  3. In the search bar, type "Ubuntu" and select "Ubuntu 20.04 LTS" from the search results.

  4. Click on "Get" or "Install" to download and install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on your computer.

  5. Once the installation is complete, launch Ubuntu from the Start menu.

  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new Linux user account. This account will be used to access ShellHub.

  7. Once you have created the account, open the Terminal in Ubuntu and run the following command to update the system:

    sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
    
  8. Next, run the following command to install the ShellHub client:

    curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/shellhub-io/shellhub/0.9.0/scripts/linux/install.sh | bash
    
  9. After the installation is complete, run the following command to start the ShellHub client:

    shellhub connect
    
  10. You will be prompted to enter your ShellHub account credentials. Enter your username and password, then press Enter.

  11. That's it! You have successfully installed ShellHub on Windows 10. You can now remotely access your Linux devices via SSH, Websocket and Reverse Shell.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install ShellHub on Windows 10. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the ShellHub documentation.

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