ContainEye

Common Questions & Explanations

What is SSH?

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol for securely connecting to remote servers. It encrypts communication, allowing you to run commands on another machine safely. Learn more about SSH on Wikipedia.

What is a host and which port should I use?

  • Host: The IP address or domain name of your server (e.g., 192.168.1.10 or example.com).
  • Port: The network port used to connect via SSH. The default SSH port is 22.
  • Many system administrators change the default SSH port to a non-standard number (like 2222 or 2202) to improve security by reducing automated attacks that target the default port 22.
  • If you're unsure which port to use, check with your server administrator or hosting provider.

What are shell commands?

Shell commands are text-based instructions you run in the terminal to interact with your server, such as:

  • ls → List files
  • cd /path/to/folder → Change directory
  • docker ps → Show running Docker containers
Terminal with command suggestions

What is a regular expression (regex)?

A regular expression is a pattern used to match text. In ContainEye, regex is used in test validations, such as:

  • ^Success$ → Only matches "Success" exactly.
  • \d+ → Matches any number.
Test validation with regex

How do I delete a server or test?

Hold down on a server or test and select Delete.

Delete option in dropdown menu

How do I add the ContainEye home screen widget?

  1. Long-press on your home screen and tap ➕ (Add Widget).
  2. Search for ContainEye.
  3. Select the Test Widget and tap Add Widget.