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SSH into Linux PC from anywhere

Whether you are using a Linux desktop or a server, SSH is the standard way to manage it remotely. Pinggy allows you to access your Linux machine even if it is behind a restrictive firewall or NAT.

Step 1: Install and Enable SSH Server

Most Linux distributions come with an SSH server, but it might not be installed or enabled by default.

On Ubuntu / Debian:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install openssh-server
sudo systemctl enable --now ssh

On Fedora:

sudo dnf install openssh-server
sudo systemctl enable --now sshd

On Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -S openssh
sudo systemctl enable --now sshd

Step 2: Start a Pinggy Tunnel

Run the following command in your terminal to create a TCP tunnel:

ssh -p 443 -R0:localhost:22 tcp@a.pinggy.io

Customize your command:

SSH CLI
Mac / Linux Windows Powershell Windows CMD
Invalid CIDR Format
Invalid CIDR Format
Alphanumeric characters only

You will receive a public URL and port, such as: tcp://example.pinggy.link:11223

Using Your Pinggy Account

If you have a Pinggy account, you can use your token to get a persistent address. Find your token in the Pinggy Dashboard.

ssh -p 443 -R0:localhost:22 <token>+tcp@a.pinggy.io

Step 3: Access your Linux machine remotely

From your remote machine, connect using:

ssh -p 11223 username@example.pinggy.link

Replace 11223 and example.pinggy.link with the output from Pinggy, and username with your Linux username.