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A quick-start guide for accessing a custom Runpod container via basic terminal access, even if the container lacks SSH or exposed ports. This post walks through creating and uploading an SSH key, connecting via the terminal, and highlights the limitations of this method (e.g., no SCP support). Recommended for users running simple command-line tasks, not for full SSH workflows

This tutorial guides users through setting up a true SSH daemon on Runpod, enabling functionalities like SCP and IDE connections. It covers selecting a compatible pod, configuring OpenSSH, and obtaining the correct SSH connection command.