Bulk Import Servers

Import multiple server configurations at once using a JSON file.

JSON Format

Security Warning

Never store plaintext passwords in files! This JSON example shows a password field for demonstration only, but you should:

• Prefer SSH keys (keyId) instead of pwd - they’re more secure
• Use secret managers or environment variables if you must use passwords
• Delete the file immediately after import - don’t leave credentials lying around
• Add to .gitignore - never commit credential files to version control

[
  {
    "name": "My Server",
    "ip": "example.com",
    "port": 22,
    "user": "root",
    "pwd": "password",
    "keyId": "",
    "tags": ["production"],
    "autoConnect": false
  }
]

Fields

Field	Required	Description
name	Yes	Display name
ip	Yes	Domain or IP address
port	Yes	SSH port (usually 22)
user	Yes	SSH username
pwd	No	Password (avoid - use SSH keys instead)
keyId	No	SSH key name (from Private Keys - recommended)
tags	No	Organization tags
autoConnect	No	Auto-connect on startup

Import Steps

1. Create JSON file with server configurations
2. Settings → Backup → Bulk Import Servers
3. Select your JSON file
4. Confirm import

Example

[
  {
    "name": "Production",
    "ip": "prod.example.com",
    "port": 22,
    "user": "admin",
    "keyId": "my-key",
    "tags": ["production", "web"]
  },
  {
    "name": "Development",
    "ip": "dev.example.com",
    "port": 2222,
    "user": "dev",
    "keyId": "dev-key",
    "tags": ["development"]
  }
]

Tips

• Use SSH keys instead of passwords when possible
• Test connection after import
• Organize with tags for easier management
• Delete JSON file after import
• Never commit JSON files with credentials to version control