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2026-06-01T07:20:55Z

refine quickstart

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	Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for ~~a container~~ at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you ~~will~~ be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not ~~done~~ by Nest.		Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for one at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you'll be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is handled by Hack Club Auth, not by Nest itself.

	You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest ~~exclusively use~~ SSH keys instead of passwords ~~since~~ they're ~~easier and~~ more secure.		You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your '''public''' SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest uses SSH keys instead of passwords: they're more secure, and once set up you never type a password again.
	~~----If~~ you~~'re confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:~~
	1. ~~You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:~~

	~~Linux/MacOS~~:<~~syntaxhighlight~~>~~cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519~~.pub</~~syntaxhighlight~~>~~Windows:<syntaxhighlight>type %userprofile%\~~.~~ssh\id_ed25519~~.~~pub</syntaxhighlight>~~		'''Important:''' only ever paste your '''public''' key (the file ending in <code>.pub</code>). Never paste your private key (the matching file with no extension). Your public key is safe to share; your private key is not and should never leave your machine.

			----
			If you're not sure how to find your public SSH key, here's how:

			'''1. Check whether you already have a key.'''

			Linux/macOS:<syntaxhighlight>cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>Windows (PowerShell):<syntaxhighlight>type $env:USERPROFILE\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>Windows (Command Prompt):<syntaxhighlight>type %USERPROFILE%\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>
			If it prints a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, you already have a key. Copy that entire line and skip to submitting it.

			If you get "No such file or directory," you might have no key, or you might have an older RSA key. Run the same command again with <code>id_rsa.pub</code> instead of <code>id_ed25519.pub</code>. If that prints a string starting with <code>ssh-rsa</code>, use it instead.

	~~If it returns a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, then you already have one! Just copy that entire thing!~~

	2. If ~~that command brought back "No such file or directory" or a similar issue, it means~~ you ~~don't~~ have an SSH key~~. You can generate one now by running this command:<syntaxhighlight>~~		If you have a SSH key copy it and skip step 2 and 3.
	~~ssh-keygen -t ed25519~~
	~~</syntaxhighlight>You can press enter during the prompts to use the default settings~~.

	3. ~~Now~~ you'~~ll need to copy that string of text~~. ~~Run this command to show it:~~		'''2. Generate a key (only if you don't have one).'''

	~~Linux/MacOS~~:<syntaxhighlight>		If neither command returned a key, create one:<syntaxhighlight>ssh-keygen -t ed25519</syntaxhighlight>
	~~cat ~/.~~ssh~~/id_ed25519.pub~~		You can press Enter at each prompt to accept the defaults (this creates the key with no passphrase). Adding a passphrase when prompted is optional but more secure, since it protects the key if your machine is ever compromised.
	</syntaxhighlight>~~Windows:<syntaxhighlight>type %userprofile%\~~.~~ssh\id_ed25519~~.~~pub</syntaxhighlight>~~

			'''3. Display your public key so you can copy it.'''

			Linux/macOS:<syntaxhighlight>cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>Windows (PowerShell):<syntaxhighlight>type $env:USERPROFILE\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>Windows (Command Prompt):<syntaxhighlight>type %USERPROFILE%\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>
			Copy the entire line starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code> and paste it into the application.

	~~It should return a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, just copy that entire thing!~~
	----		----
			Once submitted, your application may take up to 72 hours for an admin to review. You'll be notified whether it's approved or rejected. If it's rejected, you can should ask an admin in #nest-help on Slack.

	Once ~~submitted~~, ~~your application might take up to 72 hours for an admin to review, approve, or reject your application.~~		Once approved, SSH into your container with (replace <code>username</code>):<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>
			The first time you connect, you'll see a message about the host's authenticity and a prompt asking whether to continue. Type <code>yes</code> and press Enter. You'll only be asked this once.
	~~Once your application has been accepted you can~~ SSH into your ~~new~~ container ~~using this command:~~ (replace username)<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>

			If you instead get <code>Permission denied (publickey)</code>, the key you submitted probably doesn't match the one on your machine, or your SSH agent isn't using it. Check that the public key in the dashboard matches the output of the <code>cat</code>/<code>type</code> command above.

	Congratulations~~! You~~'re now inside your ~~new~~ Nest container~~! Now you~~ can start hosting your projects.		Congratulations, you're now inside your Nest container and can start hosting your projects.

	You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app! If you're ~~confused~~ about the dashboard, read the [[Dashboard]] guide!		You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you're unsure about the dashboard, read the [[Dashboard]] guide.

Admin at 14:36, 28 May 2026

2026-05-28T14:36:58Z

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	Congratulations! You're now inside your new Nest container! Now you can start hosting your projects.		Congratulations! You're now inside your new Nest container! Now you can start hosting your projects.

	You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app!		You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app! If you're confused about the dashboard, read the [[Dashboard]] guide!

Admin at 17:36, 12 May 2026

2026-05-12T17:36:49Z

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	----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:		----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:
	1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:		1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:


	Linux/MacOS:<syntaxhighlight>cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>Windows:<syntaxhighlight>type %userprofile%\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>		Linux/MacOS:<syntaxhighlight>cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>Windows:<syntaxhighlight>type %userprofile%\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>

Admin at 17:36, 12 May 2026

2026-05-12T17:36:38Z

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	You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest exclusively use SSH keys instead of passwords since they're easier and more secure.		You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest exclusively use SSH keys instead of passwords since they're easier and more secure.
	----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:		----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:
			1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:


	~~1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check~~:<syntaxhighlight>		Linux/MacOS:<syntaxhighlight>cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>Windows:<syntaxhighlight>type %userprofile%\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>
	cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
	</syntaxhighlight>~~If it returns a long string starting with~~ <~~code~~>ssh~~-ed25519~~</~~code~~>~~, then you already have one! Just copy that entire thing!~~


			If it returns a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, then you already have one! Just copy that entire thing!

	2. If that command brought back "No such file or directory" or a similar issue, it means you don't have an SSH key. You can generate one now by running this command:<syntaxhighlight>		2. If that command brought back "No such file or directory" or a similar issue, it means you don't have an SSH key. You can generate one now by running this command:<syntaxhighlight>
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	</syntaxhighlight>You can press enter during the prompts to use the default settings.		</syntaxhighlight>You can press enter during the prompts to use the default settings.

			3. Now you'll need to copy that string of text. Run this command to show it:

			Linux/MacOS:<syntaxhighlight>
			cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
			</syntaxhighlight>Windows:<syntaxhighlight>type %userprofile%\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub</syntaxhighlight>

	~~3. Now you'll need to copy that string of text. Run this command to show it:<syntaxhighlight>~~
	~~cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub~~		It should return a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, just copy that entire thing!
	~~</syntaxhighlight>~~It should return a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, just copy that entire thing!
	----		----

	Once submitted, your application might take up to 72 hours for an admin to review, approve, or reject your application.		Once submitted, your application might take up to 72 hours for an admin to review, approve, or reject your application.

			Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command: (replace username)<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>


	Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command:<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>(Replace username with the username you applied with!)

	Congratulations! You're now inside your new Nest container! Now you can start hosting your projects.		Congratulations! You're now inside your new Nest container! Now you can start hosting your projects.

	You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app!		You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app!

Admin: Undo revision 29 by U082GTRTR5X (talk)

2026-05-01T18:48:08Z

Undo revision 29 by U082GTRTR5X (talk)

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	Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.		Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.

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2026-05-01T18:47:43Z

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	Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.		Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.

Admin: added a comma

2026-04-28T22:17:46Z

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	Before you can access your Nest container you need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.		Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.

	You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest exclusively use SSH keys instead of passwords since they're easier and more secure.		You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest exclusively use SSH keys instead of passwords since they're easier and more secure.
	----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:		----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:


	1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:<syntaxhighlight>		1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:<syntaxhighlight>

Admin: Added HCA clarification and made more of an intro

2026-04-28T22:16:30Z

Added HCA clarification and made more of an intro

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	Before you can access your Nest container you need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app.		Before you can access your Nest container you need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.

	~~You~~'ll be asked to ~~pick a username, paste~~ your ~~public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use~~ Nest ~~for~~. ~~If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:~~

			You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest exclusively use SSH keys instead of passwords since they're easier and more secure.
			----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:

	1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:<syntaxhighlight>		1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:<syntaxhighlight>
	cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub		cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
	</syntaxhighlight>If it returns a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, then you already have one! Just copy that entire thing!		</syntaxhighlight>If it returns a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, then you already have one! Just copy that entire thing!



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	ssh-keygen -t ed25519		ssh-keygen -t ed25519
	</syntaxhighlight>You can press enter during the prompts to use the default settings.		</syntaxhighlight>You can press enter during the prompts to use the default settings.



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	</syntaxhighlight>It should return a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, just copy that entire thing!		</syntaxhighlight>It should return a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, just copy that entire thing!
	----		----

			Once submitted, your application might take up to 72 hours for an admin to review, approve, or reject your application.



	Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command:<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>(Replace username with the username you applied with!)		Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command:<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>(Replace username with the username you applied with!)

Admin: Revised Quickstart to include SSH key creation.

2026-04-27T13:40:38Z

Revised Quickstart to include SSH key creation.

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	Before you can access your Nest container you need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app.		Before you can access your Nest container you need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app.

			You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:


			1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:<syntaxhighlight>
			cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
			</syntaxhighlight>If it returns a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, then you already have one! Just copy that entire thing!


			2. If that command brought back "No such file or directory" or a similar issue, it means you don't have an SSH key. You can generate one now by running this command:<syntaxhighlight>
			ssh-keygen -t ed25519
			</syntaxhighlight>You can press enter during the prompts to use the default settings.


			3. Now you'll need to copy that string of text. Run this command to show it:<syntaxhighlight>
			cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
			</syntaxhighlight>It should return a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, just copy that entire thing!
			----

	Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command:<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>(Replace username with the username you applied with!)		Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command:<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>(Replace username with the username you applied with!)

Admin: Added Quickstart!

2026-04-26T19:26:43Z

Added Quickstart!

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Before you can access your Nest container you need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app.

Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command:<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>(Replace username with the username you applied with!)

Congratulations! You're now inside your new Nest container! Now you can start hosting your projects.

You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app!