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Nexterm

Open-source server management for SSH, VNC, and RDP

Remote Access & VPN ★ 5.1k stars Easy setup MIT

Nexterm is an open-source, self-hosted server management platform that provides SSH, VNC, and RDP access from a single web interface. It organizes connections and supports two-factor authentication.

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Key features

  • SSH, VNC and RDP access
  • Web-based interface
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Connection organization

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 5.1k GitHub stars

Is Nexterm secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Nexterm's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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