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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Google provides an excellent and free Secure Shell Extension which is often the easiest way to obtain a shell for use with Coder Merlin. The steps required to install this extension are listed below. | Google provides an excellent and free Secure Shell Extension which is often the easiest way to obtain a shell for use with Coder Merlin. The steps required to install this extension are listed below. | ||
{{Caution|The instructions below ''require'' Google Chrome; they won't work correctly in any other browser.}} | {{Caution|The instructions below ''require'' '''Google Chrome'''; they won't work correctly in any other browser.}} | ||
== Step 1: Find the Extension == | == Step 1: Find the Extension == | ||
Using Google Chrome, search for "secure shell extension": | Using Google Chrome, search for "secure shell extension": | ||
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[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Install_Page.png|link=|center]] | [[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Install_Page.png|link=|center]] | ||
== Step 4: Grant Permissions == | == Step 4: Grant Permissions == | ||
Grant the | Grant the extension the required permissions: | ||
[[File:Google_Grant_Secure_Shell_Permissions.png|link=|center]] | [[File:Google_Grant_Secure_Shell_Permissions.png|link=|center]] | ||
== Step 5: Receive Confirmation == | == Step 5: Receive Confirmation == | ||
Wait patiently; you'll soon receive a confirmation message. You may safely close this message; you're shell has been installed! | Wait patiently; you'll soon receive a confirmation message. You may safely close this message; you're shell has been installed! | ||
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Confirmation.png|link=|center]] | [[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Confirmation.png|link=|center]] | ||
== Step 6: Pin the Extension == | |||
In the extreme, top-right corner of the window, click on the "extension icon" (appears as a puzzle piece): | |||
[[File:Google_Extension_Icon.png|link=|center]] | |||
In the dialog that opens, click on the "Pin" symbol to the right of the Secure Shell Extension. This will provide you with one-click access to the Secure Shell. | |||
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Pin_Extension.png|link=|center]] | |||
Then, close the dialog. You'll now notice a new icon that you'll be able to use to activate the shell. NB: This icon is relatively small, but you can usually easily identify it because of the black background: | |||
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Extension_Icon.png|link=|center]] | |||
It's located in the top-right corner of the browser. | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 26 May 2021
Introduction[edit]
Google provides an excellent and free Secure Shell Extension which is often the easiest way to obtain a shell for use with Coder Merlin. The steps required to install this extension are listed below.
Step 1: Find the Extension[edit]
Using Google Chrome, search for "secure shell extension":
Step 2: Click on the Correct Link[edit]
Be sure you are clicking on the link with the text "Secure Shell is an xterm-compatible terminal emulator."
Step 3: Add the Extension[edit]
Click on the "Add to Chrome" button:
Step 4: Grant Permissions[edit]
Grant the extension the required permissions:
Step 5: Receive Confirmation[edit]
Wait patiently; you'll soon receive a confirmation message. You may safely close this message; you're shell has been installed!
Step 6: Pin the Extension[edit]
In the extreme, top-right corner of the window, click on the "extension icon" (appears as a puzzle piece):
In the dialog that opens, click on the "Pin" symbol to the right of the Secure Shell Extension. This will provide you with one-click access to the Secure Shell.
Then, close the dialog. You'll now notice a new icon that you'll be able to use to activate the shell. NB: This icon is relatively small, but you can usually easily identify it because of the black background:
It's located in the top-right corner of the browser.