Start Linux
Press Start Linux. The first time it downloads about 10 MB once; after that it boots straight from your browser.
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Linux Terminal OnlineA real Linux shell, right in your browser.
This Linux terminal online boots a real Linux kernel in an emulated PC in your tab, so you can practise commands, test a shell script or learn the basics.
No account, no server to rent, nothing to install: press Start Linux and type.
Real root shellPaste and copy commandsFiles in and out
No sign-up Nothing to install Free software only
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The PC runs in this tab. Files you add stay on your device.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How to use the Linux Terminal
Type commands
Click the screen and type as root, or open the Terminal panel to paste a command and copy its output.
Keep your work
Save the state to pick up where you left off, and move files in and out through /mnt/shared in the Files panel.
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Linux Terminal FAQ
Can I use a Linux terminal online for free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up. A real Linux 6.19 kernel with BusyBox boots on an emulated x86 PC inside your browser tab, so commands behave as they would on a small Linux machine.
Which commands can I run?
The BusyBox tools (ls, cat, grep, sed, awk, find, vi, top, tar and many more), plus nano, htop, Lua and MicroPython: plenty for practising the shell and writing scripts.
Can I paste commands and copy the output?
Yes. The Terminal panel is a second shell: paste commands with Ctrl+V and select text to copy the output. Full-screen programs such as nano work best on the main screen.
Is it safe to try any command?
Yes. The machine lives only in this tab, so even a command that wipes the disk only breaks the emulated system. Reload the page and start Linux again for a fresh one.
Do my files leave my computer?
No. Files you add stay on your device, and a saved state is kept in your browser's storage.
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