Labs

In this article, you'll learn:

• How to use the BigID Labs SSH Terminal

SSH Access

BigID Labs include an SSH terminal, providing direct system access. By default, only the user who launched the system can access both the BigID UI and the SSH terminal. However, users with email addresses ending in **@bigid.com** can access any lab system. Additionally, several custom commands are available to interact with the machine beyond standard terminal functions.

Managing User Access

BigID Labs provide two scripts for adding or removing user access. Note that the original system owner cannot be removed using these scripts. Users must have a valid BigID account to gain access.

To grant access to a specific email address, use the `grant` script. This will enable both SSH and BigID UI access for the user:

grant [email protected]

To revoke access for a specific email address, use the `remove` script. Keep in mind that this does not immediately terminate the user's active sessions. It may take up to an hour for all sessions to close:

remove [email protected]

Transferring Files

You can upload and download files to and from your lab instance using the following commands:

Download a file: Use the `download` script, specifying the filename to retrieve the file immediately.

download file.txt

Upload a file: Use the `upload` script to open an upload dialog. Choose the file to upload, which will be placed in the current directory:

upload

Updating Support Scripts

Support scripts for BigID Labs are updated only when the system is created. To manually update these scripts, run the `update` command. This ensures you have the latest tools and features:

update

Secure Shell is a network protocol that allows users to securely access and manage remote systems and servers over an unsecured network