Quick Start

This guide walks you through adding your first SSH host and connecting to it with HostnExtra.

Prerequisites

Before continuing, make sure you have:

• HostnExtra installed
• SSH access to a remote server
• The server's hostname or IP address
• A valid SSH username

If you haven't installed HostnExtra yet, see the Installation guide.

Step 1: Add a Host

Create a new host entry:

hnx add production

HostnExtra will guide you through the required information, such as:

• Host name or IP address
• SSH username
• Port (optional)
• Identity file (optional)

Step 2: List Your Hosts

Verify that the host has been added successfully.

hnx list

You should see your newly created host in the list.

Step 3: Connect

Connect using the saved configuration.

hnx connect production

HostnExtra will establish an SSH connection using the stored settings.

Next Steps

Continue with the CLI Reference to learn about every available command.