Shells FAQ

What distro is the shell server running?

Debian stable (lenny at the time of writing)

How do I request a shell?

You go here and fill out the form.

My shell request was approved, now what do I do?

You can log in by directing your ssh client to insomnia247.nl

What is an SSH client?

You should be asking yourself if you really need a shell if you need to ask this, but I digress.

On windows you can use PuTTY

Will my account expire?

Short answer: No.

Long anser: Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, at least not as long as we continue to host shells.

Am I allowed to run PsyBNC/znc/shroudbnc/Eggdrop/...

Yes you are allowed to run a wide variety of software, if you have doubts about a specific software package please ask us about it on irc.

We ask you to download all sources at the _official_ websites to avoid any backdoored source. If your processes are backdoored your account can be suspended without notice.

I'm running <random server X> what ports am I allowed to use?

Ports 5000-5500 are forwarded to the shell server. You can use the 'port' command to see what ports are available to you.

For more information on ports, go here shells_ports

There is a package not installed, can you install it?

Usually it will not be a problem to install packages that are available in the debian stable repository.

Drop by on IRC if you have a request.

My account has been suspended, what did I do and can it be undone?

Feel free to drop by on irc to explain the situation. Please do keep it civil.

If a misunderstanding lead to your suspension the staff may re-evaluate it.

Any descision made by the staff is completely at their discretion.

I deleted a file I still need. Help!

Our server runs automated backups of all home directories at 5:40am (local time), each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

For more information about backups go to Shells_backup

I need help with my website

Please visit our dedicated page for this Shells_websites

How do I request an SVN repository / MySQL database?

Go to Usermin and log in with your username and password.

You will find a form to request these additional resources under Applications -> Custom commands.

My question isn't listed. What now?

Your best bet is to drop by our IRC (irc.insomnia247.nl in #shells)

Alternatively, you can email us (cool_fire_666@hotmail.com is probably your contact address)