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LxTerm

Secure SSH Terminal for Linux

Connect to Linux servers from iPhone or iPad. Real PTY shell, password or private key login, control keys for vim and tmux, favorites, and Keychain-protected credentials.

At a glance
Auth Password & keys
Terminal Full PTY shell
Control keys Ctrl, Esc, arrows
Security Keychain + TOFU
Platforms iPhone & iPad

Core Features

Fast, Reliable Connections

Password and private key authentication (RSA PEM and OpenSSH keys), interactive PTY with xterm-256color support, built-in connection test, keep-alive pings, auto-reconnect, and configurable session timeout.

A Terminal That Works on Mobile

Dedicated control keys for Ctrl+C, Ctrl+D, Ctrl+Z, arrows, Esc, and Tab. Run vim, nano, htop, tmux, and interactive CLI tools naturally. Copy output, clear screen, and adjust font size on the fly.

Organize Your Servers

Save unlimited SSH connections with custom names. Star favorites for quick access, search by name, host, or username, and swipe to edit, favorite, or delete.

Multiple Themes & Fonts

Choose from Dark, Light, Solarized Dark, and Monokai terminal themes. Switch between monospace, sans-serif, and serif fonts to match your workflow.

Security You Can Trust

Passwords, private keys, and passphrases are stored in iOS Keychain — never in plain text. TOFU host fingerprint verification refuses connections when a server's fingerprint changes.

Designed for iOS

Clean SwiftUI interface with haptic feedback on connect and errors. Optimized keyboard accessory bar for terminal workflows on iPhone and iPad.

Your Credentials Stay on Device

LxTerm does not collect any data from you. SSH credentials are stored in iOS Keychain, connection profiles stay on your device, and all SSH traffic goes directly between your iPhone or iPad and the servers you configure.

No Data Collection

We do not collect personally identifiable information, usage analytics, or terminal session content.

Keychain-Protected Secrets

Passwords, private keys, and passphrases are stored in iOS Keychain — not in plain text or on our servers.

Direct Server Connections

SSH sessions connect directly to your servers. We do not proxy, log, or relay your terminal traffic.

Perfect For

Developers

Deploy code, tail logs, restart services, and run interactive CLI tools from your phone without a laptop.

Sysadmins & DevOps

Manage VPS instances, cloud servers, and home lab machines with a real shell and trusted host fingerprint checks.

Remote Troubleshooting

SSH into production or staging environments on the go. Keep-alive and auto-reconnect help on unstable networks.

Home Lab Users

Connect to Raspberry Pi, NAS, or Linux desktops with password or private key auth and organized favorites.

System Requirements

  • iOS 18.0 or later (iPhone)
  • iPadOS 18.0 or later (iPad)

Details

  • Category: Developer Tools
  • Language: English
  • Platforms: iPhone, iPad

Capabilities

  • SSH password & private key auth
  • Interactive PTY terminal
  • Mobile control keys
  • Keychain & TOFU fingerprinting
LxTerm gives you a capable Linux terminal in your pocket — built for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who needs a real shell on the go.