> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.termique.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hosts

> Add, organize, and connect to SSH servers.

A host is a saved SSH server entry. It stores the connection details and an encrypted credential so you can connect with one click.

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## Add a host

1. Click **Add host** in the sidebar (or press the `+` button next to the host list).

2. Fill in the fields:

   | Field          | Description                                   |
   | -------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
   | **Label**      | A friendly name, e.g. `web-prod-01`           |
   | **Host**       | Hostname or IP address                        |
   | **Port**       | SSH port, default `22`                        |
   | **Username**   | The SSH user on the remote server             |
   | **Auth type**  | `password` or `key`                           |
   | **Credential** | The password or private key                   |
   | **Tags**       | Optional comma-separated labels for filtering |

3. Click **Save**. The credential is encrypted with your DEK before it is stored.

<Note>
  Free accounts are limited to 3 hosts. Upgrade to [Pro](/plans) for unlimited hosts.
</Note>

## Edit a host

Right-click a host in the sidebar and select **Edit**, or open the host detail and click the edit icon. Changes are saved locally and synced to your API backend if sync is enabled.

## Delete a host

Right-click a host and select **Delete**. This removes the entry from local storage and the API backend. Active sessions connected to that host are not affected until you disconnect.

## Connect

Click a host in the sidebar. Termique opens a terminal session. The credential is decrypted and used to establish the SSH connection. It is never stored or logged in plaintext.

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## Tags

Tags are free-form strings attached to a host. Use them to filter the host list. A host can have multiple tags, e.g. `production`, `aws`, `us-east-1`.

## Shared hosts

Hosts shared with you by a team member appear in the host list after you accept the invite. See [Sharing](/sharing) for details.

## Monitoring

Install the Termique monitoring agent on a host's server to see live CPU, RAM, and disk usage, and set up alerts. See [Monitoring](/monitoring).