Opening multiple terminal with remote access

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I am using remotely logged in to my work server through SSH. I have to work on terminal and it will be helpful if I can pull up multiple terminal to access multiple directories and files. How can I do that? I am a beginner. So, any help will be greatly appreciated.

davydotcom · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-18 17:20:35Z

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screen is a great tool for this.

screen -m

will open a daemonized screen window and you can detach it to return to your primary shell with

Ctrl+A , then press D

To resume the screen use

screen -r

You can create multiple screens with names and resume them individually. Checkout the manpages for more info

answered Jun 18, 2012 at 17:20

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newbie Over a year ago

This works but scrren pops up a new terminal on top of existing one. So, I can't simultaneously work on both of them. Is there any way to detach it?

Arcadien · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-18 17:22:46Z

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You can use "screen" on you server to open more shell session in a "dedicated" environment so you can even disconnect from the server without loosing your shells (in case of idle, for example).

see http://www.rackaid.com/resources/linux-screen-tutorial-and-how-to/

answered Jun 18, 2012 at 17:22

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