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Host List Operations ​

The host list is your central dashboard for browsing, searching, and managing every server you have added to Chaterm, so you can connect to any host in seconds.

Open the Host List ​

Open the left sidebar and click Hosts. The host list displays two views:

  • Direct Connection -- hosts you connect to over the network without an intermediary.
  • Bastion Resources -- hosts that are reachable only through a bastion (jump server). Switch to this view by clicking the Bastion Resources tab.

Search and Filter ​

  1. Click the search box at the top of the host list.
  2. Type an IP address, hostname, or alias.
  3. Review the results that filter in real time as you type.

TIP

Combine search with the Bastion Resources view to narrow results to a specific access path.

Favorites ​

  1. Right-click a host to open its context menu.
  2. Select Add to Favorites to pin the host to your Favorites list.
  3. To unpin, right-click the host again and select Remove from Favorites.

Favorited hosts appear at the top of the list, giving you one-click access to the servers you use most.

Context Menu Operations ​

Right-click any host to see the available actions:

ActionDescription
ConnectOpen an SSH session to the host.
EditModify the host's connection settings.
CloneDuplicate the host entry with a new name.
DeleteRemove the host from Chaterm permanently.
Add to FavoritesPin the host to the top of the list.
Remove from FavoritesUnpin the host from Favorites.

Best Practices ​

  • Group by purpose -- Organize hosts into groups such as Production, Staging, Development, or Database Servers to keep the list manageable.
  • Use SSH keys -- Prefer key-based authentication over passwords. See Key Management for setup details.
  • Add clear notes -- Record important details (environment, owner, special ports) so any team member can understand a host at a glance.
  • Clean up regularly -- Review the list periodically and delete hosts that are decommissioned or no longer in use.