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Remote Background

To access: Right click on an agent > Remote Background:

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Terminal Tab

This allows you to open a terminal on the remote agent.

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  • Windows: CMD, PowerShell, or a custom shell specified by full path (e.g. C:\Program Files\PowerShell\7\pwsh.exe)
  • Linux: Bash or a custom shell (e.g. /usr/bin/fish)
  • macOS: zsh/bash or a custom shell (e.g. /bin/zsh)

Global shell defaults can be configured under Global Settings > General, applied to all agents:

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Individual agents inherit the global default but can be overridden under the agent's edit settings, allowing a different shell per agent:

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Terminal access is controlled by the Use Terminal permission.

File Browser

Meshcentral Integration: This will allow you to open a File Manager where you can manage and transfer files to and from the agent.

Services Tab

Right click on a service to show the context menu where you can start/stop/restart services:

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Click Service Details to bring up the details tab where you can edit more service options:

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Processes Tab

A very basic task manager that shows real time process usage.

Right click on a process to end the task:

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Event Log

Allows you to query the Windows Application | System | Security Logs

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