Instant Linux boxes via SSH. No signup, no config. Pay only for what you use. 2 vCPUs, 4GB RAM, 50GB SSD per box.

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Shellbox is a pay-as-you-go service that provides instant Linux environments accessible via SSH without signup or configuration. Users can create, manage, and connect to Linux boxes through simple SSH commands, with billing handled through a prepaid balance system. Boxes are charged hourly at different rates for running versus idle states, with automatic stopping when balance falls below $5 and deletion at $0. The service includes commands for box management (create, list, connect, delete) and billing operations (funds, refund, payments).

Instant Linux Boxes via SSH