☁ My container
Your own small Linux computer in our data centre – for learning to program, trying things out and developing.
What it does for you
- You learn programming or Linux without breaking anything on your own computer.
- Your project runs around the clock, even when your PC is off.
- No setting up servers, firewalls or access – everything is ready and secured.
Who it is for: Anyone who is learning to program or developing, or wants to run bots or small web applications.
What you need: Two-factor sign-in and a password vault. The container is a separate, paid offer by P.A.S.S. (price when booking); you don't need a storage plan for it.
You want to learn Python, run a small Discord bot or build a website – but you don't want to stuff your own computer with developer tools, and certainly not secure a server on the internet yourself. My container is made for this.
How it works
A container is your own small Linux computer (Ubuntu or Debian) that runs in our data centre and belongs only to you. You operate it via the terminal directly in DasDing – i.e. by commands, see SSH console. You may install anything you want on it. If something breaks, only the container is affected, not your PC.
The container has no open access points on the internet and no public address that anyone could attack. The connection runs encrypted via DasDing; sign-in is with a key from your vault.
Booking
- Tab 🖥 SSH → on the left “☁ My container” → “☁ Book container”.
- The first time, DasDing creates your account in the P.A.S.S. customer portal: enter name, e-mail, address, accept the terms → “Create account and book”.
- In the browser choose a package and pay. The container appears in DasDing shortly afterwards.
Using it
- ⌨ Terminal opens the console. The first time, DasDing creates a key, stores it as the entry “☁ My container” in the vault group “SSH” and registers it with the container.
- 🌐 Tunnel: open an application running on a port in the container (for example your website on port 3000) in your browser.
- ⟳ Restart, ▶ Start and Portal (contract, invoices, cancellation).
- “● running · not reachable” usually means: the container is still starting. Wait a moment, otherwise restart.
Tip
a container is a workplace, not an archive. Back up what you want to keep, for example via 📁 Files into your personal area.
What happens when I cancel?
The container is deleted after the contract ends. Back up everything you want to keep beforehand.
This guide is also available in the program under 📖 Guides – with jump links to the other guides.