Pangolin 1.19: Access your server via SSH, remote desktop, or VNC right from a browser
Pangolin is an tool that lets you securely reach your home or office servers remotely. Starting with version 1.19, you can open an SSH terminal, a Windows (RDP), or a screen-sharing session (VNC) directly inside any modern web browser — no separate app needed on the connecting device. Previously you had to install dedicated clients like PuTTY or a VPN app.
Now, after logging into Pangolin, users just visit a URL and get a full interactive session. The — the small piece of software that links your server to Pangolin — now has a built-in RDP and VNC gateway, meaning it can reach any machine on your , not just the one it runs on. People connecting to your server do not need to install a VPN client.
The update also simplifies the initial SSH setup process considerably and adds automatic updates for s.
Key points
- SSH, RDP, and VNC sessions now work inside any browser — no client app required
- People connecting do not need a VPN client installed
- The can gateway into any machine on your , not just its own host
- SSH initial setup has been significantly simplified
- s now update themselves automatically