One tool that I use quite a bit comes by way of Linux. If you’ve already enabled Linux, you understand that Chrome OS is much more than just a web browser. With Linux support enabled, you can install quite a large number of applications to turn Chrome OS into a much more traditional OS. Also: How I revived three ancient computers with ChromeOS Flex
Adding an SSH connection to the Linux terminal app
Along the ride with Linux, comes a terminal tool that is much more than a means to a command-line end. With the Linux terminal in Chrome OS, you also get a convenient Secure Shell connection manager. Let me show you how it works.
Requirements
The only thing you need to enjoy this handy SSH management tool is a Chromebook with Linux support enabled. Of course, you’ll also need a remote machine that allows SSH connections. But that’s it. Let’s get to work.
Using your new SSH connection
And that, my admin friends, is all there is to manage your SSH connections from within Chrome OS. ssh USERNAME@SERVER Where USERNAME is the username on the remote server and SERVER is the IP address of the server. For example, the command might look like this: ssh zdnet@192.168.1.100 If your remote server uses a different port for SSH, that command might look something like this: ssh zdnet@192.168.1.100 -p 2022 Don’t worry about either the Identity or SSH relay server options sections. Once you’ve configured the command, click Save and your new entry will now be listed under the SSH section of the terminal app.
