Quickstart SSH

Quickstart with SSH

Make sure you have installed DevSpace on your system.

Add a Provider

Add a provider via 'Providers' > '+ Add'. Select a provider and select 'Continue'.

Select Provider

After selecting a provider, fill out the options (if necessary) and click on 'Add Provider'

Add Provider

Start a Workspace with SSH

Navigate to 'Workspaces' > '+ Create'. Enter your project url or choose one of the quickstart examples.

Create Workspace

Make sure to select 'None' under 'Default IDE'

Select IDE

Then press 'Create Workspace'.

Create Workspace

A new window appears showing DevSpace starting the workspace. After the workspace was created, you can connect to the workspace via ssh:

ssh MY_WORKSPACE_NAME.devspace

Using environment variables in your .devcontainer.json

If you want to use env variables e.g. for dynamic control over container image version please follow this instruction: Environment variables in devcontainer.json