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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Google provides an excellent and free Secure Shell Extension which is often the easiest way to obtain a shell for use with Coder Merlin.  The steps required to install this extension are listed below.   
Google provides an excellent and free Secure Shell Extension which is often the easiest way to obtain a shell for use with Coder Merlin.  The steps required to install this extension are listed below.   
{{Caution|The instructions below ''require'' Google Chrome; they won't work correctly in any other browser.}}
{{Caution|The instructions below ''require'' '''Google Chrome'''; they won't work correctly in any other browser.}}
 
== Step 1:  Find the Extension ==
== Step 1:  Find the Extension ==
Using Google Chrome, search for "secure shell extension":
Using Google Chrome, search for "secure shell extension":
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[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Install_Page.png|link=|center]]
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Install_Page.png|link=|center]]
== Step 4:  Grant Permissions ==
== Step 4:  Grant Permissions ==
Grant the app the required permissions:
Grant the extension the required permissions:
[[File:Google_Grant_Secure_Shell_Permissions.png|link=|center]]
[[File:Google_Grant_Secure_Shell_Permissions.png|link=|center]]
== Step 5:  Receive Confirmation ==
== Step 5:  Receive Confirmation ==
Wait patiently; you'll soon receive a confirmation message.  You may safely close this message; you're shell has been installed!
Wait patiently; you'll soon receive a confirmation message.  You may safely close this message; you're shell has been installed!
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Confirmation.png|link=|center]]
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Confirmation.png|link=|center]]
== Step 6:  Pin the Extension ==
In the extreme, top-right corner of the window, click on the "extension icon" (appears as a puzzle piece):
[[File:Google_Extension_Icon.png|link=|center]]
In the dialog that opens, click on the "Pin" symbol to the right of the Secure Shell Extension.  This will provide you with one-click access to the Secure Shell.
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Pin_Extension.png|link=|center]]
Then, close the dialog.  You'll now notice a new icon that you'll be able to use to activate the shell.  NB:  This icon is relatively small, but you can usually easily identify it because of the black background:
[[File:Google_Secure_Shell_Extension_Icon.png|link=|center]]
It's located in the top-right corner of the browser.
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Latest revision as of 20:57, 26 May 2021

Within these castle walls be forged Mavens of Computer Science ...
— Merlin, The Coder

Introduction[edit]

Google provides an excellent and free Secure Shell Extension which is often the easiest way to obtain a shell for use with Coder Merlin. The steps required to install this extension are listed below.

CautionWarnIcon.png
The instructions below require Google Chrome; they won't work correctly in any other browser.

Step 1: Find the Extension[edit]

Using Google Chrome, search for "secure shell extension":

Google Find Secure Shell Extension.png

Step 2: Click on the Correct Link[edit]

Be sure you are clicking on the link with the text "Secure Shell is an xterm-compatible terminal emulator."

Google Secure Shell Link.png

Step 3: Add the Extension[edit]

Click on the "Add to Chrome" button:

Google Secure Shell Install Page.png

Step 4: Grant Permissions[edit]

Grant the extension the required permissions:

Google Grant Secure Shell Permissions.png

Step 5: Receive Confirmation[edit]

Wait patiently; you'll soon receive a confirmation message. You may safely close this message; you're shell has been installed!

Google Secure Shell Confirmation.png

Step 6: Pin the Extension[edit]

In the extreme, top-right corner of the window, click on the "extension icon" (appears as a puzzle piece):

Google Extension Icon.png

In the dialog that opens, click on the "Pin" symbol to the right of the Secure Shell Extension. This will provide you with one-click access to the Secure Shell.

Google Secure Shell Pin Extension.png

Then, close the dialog. You'll now notice a new icon that you'll be able to use to activate the shell. NB: This icon is relatively small, but you can usually easily identify it because of the black background:

Google Secure Shell Extension Icon.png

It's located in the top-right corner of the browser.