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Reach your server through the Web Terminal and Files, with persistent agent sessions and an SSH hostname for desktop tools.
Web Terminal, Files + SSHBRING YOUR OWN MACHINE
Bring your own machine. Get the whole TermSquad.
Already pay for a server? Paste one command on it and get the TermSquad workspace: the Web Terminal, your agents, Squad, Squad Memory and Agent Browser. Your provider keeps hosting the machine. TermSquad turns it into a home for your agents.
- $5/month per machine
- One-command install
- Your VM, your provider
Make room for your next big idea.
Your own always-on computer for AI agents. Ready when you are.
Choose your machine
TermSquad VMWe host a private machine for you
Bring my Own VMConnect a VM you already have
How it works
- 1Pay $5/monthYour VM provider bills you separately.
- 2Copy your install commandIt appears here right after payment.
- 3Paste it in your VM as rootTermSquad installs itself and opens your panel.
Your VM needs
Ubuntu 24.04 / 26.04 LTS (x86_64)·2 vCPU·4 GB RAM·40 GB disk
Bring my Own VM · Your provider
USD$5/ month
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What is Bring Your Own Machine?
Bring Your Own Machine connects an Ubuntu server you already have to TermSquad. One install command sets up the same agent workspace you get on a TermSquad computer, on your own machine, for a monthly fee per machine.
The same TermSquad, on your server
Your machine.
The full workspace.
You may already have a server in the right place, at the right size, with a provider you trust. Bringing it to TermSquad gives your agents the full workspace without moving to new infrastructure.
Agents
Bring every agent along.
Install the agents you use, let them work as a Squad and share project knowledge through Squad Memory, exactly as on a TermSquad computer.
Agents, Squad + MemoryTesting
Let them see their work.
Agent Browser is included, and the iOS Simulator and Cloud Mac integrations work with your NoMac account.
Browser, iOS + MacWhat stays with your provider. Start, stop, restart, backups, restores, operating system resets and hardware upgrades are managed through your VM provider, not TermSquad.
How Bring Your Own Machine works
Pay. Copy.
Paste.
Connect your machine opens setup with Bring my Own VM already selected. The installer keeps running in the background, so you can close the page while it works.
- 01
Choose Bring my Own VM.
Select Connect your machine: setup opens with Bring my Own VM selected. Subscribe; your VM provider keeps billing you for the server.
- 02
Copy your install command.
Copy your install command. It is single use and expires after 30 minutes.
- 03
Paste it as root.
Paste it in your VM as root. TermSquad installs itself, checks terminal access and opens your panel.
Connect your VM
Paste this command in your VM’s terminal. It runs as root, or with sudo if you’re not root.
Install commandCopy
termsquad_install=$(curl --ipv4 -fsS --proto '=https' 'https://app.termsquad.com/internal/byovm/install' --data-raw '7f3a9c.k8Qe2x…') && bash -c "$termsquad_install"
Keep this page open — it updates as soon as your VM starts installing.
Safe by default. The installer refuses machines that already run applications, containers or databases, so it never touches existing work.
Before you start
A fresh Ubuntu server.
Nothing else to prepare.
The installer checks your machine first and stops without changing anything if it is not suitable. No new inbound ports are needed.
Your machine needs
- Ubuntu 24.04 or 26.04 LTS (x86_64)
- At least 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and 40 GB disk
- A fresh install with nothing to keep
Included with Bring Your Own Machine
- The Web Terminal and Files
- Your agents, Squad and Squad Memory
- Agent Browser, iOS Simulator and Cloud Mac
- Scheduled Agents and Remote MCP
- Persistent agent sessions
- An SSH hostname for your machine
- No new inbound ports to open
- Your server, data and agents untouched if you cancel
If you cancel, only TermSquad web access is suspended. Your server, SSH access, data and running agents stay as they are.
Frequently asked questions
Your server,
clearly explained.
What your machine needs, what changes on it and what stays with your provider.
Explore the documentationWhat does my machine need?
A fresh Ubuntu server that meets the requirements on this page. The installer also needs systemd, outbound HTTPS and DNS, and at least 24 GB of free disk. It checks everything first and stops without changing anything if the machine is not suitable.
Why does it need a fresh install?
TermSquad creates its own users and services. To protect your existing work, the installer refuses machines with applications, containers, web servers, databases or user files already in place. There is no force option: reinstall Ubuntu through your provider and run the command again.
What is different from a TermSquad computer?
TermSquad does not control your server’s hardware. Start, stop, restart, backups, restores, operating system resets and plan upgrades stay with your VM provider. The terminal, agents, Squad, Squad Memory and Agent Browser work the same way.
Do I need to open any ports?
No new inbound ports. Your machine connects out to TermSquad over an encrypted tunnel. Keep your existing SSH port reachable so you can still connect directly.
What happens to SSH and root access?
After TermSquad verifies both web terminals, it moves SSH to TermSquad’s agent and admin users and turns off root SSH login, rolling back automatically if anything fails. You always keep ultimate control through your provider’s console.
What happens if I cancel?
Only TermSquad web access is suspended. Your server, SSH access, data and running agents are left untouched. You can reactivate once the previous subscription has ended.
Your server. Our agent workspace.
Already have a server?
Give your agents a home on it.
Bring Your Own Machine for $5/month per machine.
Your VM provider bills the server separately.
AI subscriptions and usage are not included.