Quickstart

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 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.

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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:

cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub

If it returns a long string starting with ssh-ed25519, 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:

ssh-keygen -t ed25519

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:

cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub

It should return a long string starting with ssh-ed25519, just copy that entire thing!

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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:

ssh username@hackclub.app

(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!