YOUR HACKING LAB, ALWAYS READY

Persistent Kali Linux
in the cloud.

Dedicated, always-on Kali Linux VMs for Hack The Box, CTFs, and security training. Access from anywhere, on any device. Built for hackers, by hackers.

Always On24/7 uptime
Private & SecureTailscale networking
Access AnywhereBrowser terminal included
hackshell terminal

root@hackshell:~# nmap -sV 10.10.11.210

Starting Nmap 7.94

Host is up (0.24s latency).

PORT     STATE SERVICE VERSION

22/tcp open ssh OpenSSH 8.9p1

80/tcp open http nginx 1.18.0

443/tcp open https nginx 1.18.0

root@hackshell:~# hashcat -m 0 hash.txt rockyou.txt

Session: hashcat | Status: Running

Progress: 1048576/14344385 (7.31%)

root@hackshell:~#

BUILT FOR HACKERS

Everything your lab needs.

Dedicated to You

Your own full VM with no shared resources or noisy neighbours. Your lab, your rules.

Persistent Storage

Your files, configs, and notes survive every session. Nothing disappears between logins.

Access Anywhere

Browser terminal or SSH from any device. Your box is always one click away.

Private Networking

Tailscale integration out of the box. Your VM is invisible to the public internet.

Pre-installed Tools

Full kali-linux-headless suite. nmap, metasploit, sqlmap, hydra and hundreds more — ready on boot.

Always On

24/7 uptime. Your machine is waiting for you whether you check in daily or weekly.

SIMPLE PRICING

One plan.
Everything you need.

  • 2 vCPU / 7 GB RAM
  • 50 GB SSD storage
  • Full Kali Linux toolset
  • Browser terminal included
  • SSH access
  • Tailscale private network
  • Persistent across sessions

MONTHLY

£15/month
Get Started

No contracts. Cancel any time.

GOT QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions.

What is HackShell?

A dedicated, persistent Kali Linux VM in the cloud, accessible from your browser or over SSH. Built for Hack The Box, CTFs, and security training.

What comes pre-installed on my Box?

The full kali-linux-headless toolset: nmap, metasploit, sqlmap, hydra, hashcat, and hundreds more, ready the moment your Box is provisioned.

How do I access my Box?

Two ways: a browser terminal built into the dashboard with zero setup, or SSH from your own machine over Tailscale for power users. Both are included.

Is my Box exposed to the public internet?

No. Every Box sits on a private Tailscale network and is only reachable through the browser terminal or your own Tailscale-connected device. It's never directly exposed.

How is my root password protected?

It's encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM and only decrypted on request. Every reveal is logged with a timestamp and IP, and rate-limited to 10 reveals per hour.

How long does it take to get my Box?

Usually 3-5 minutes after checkout. The dashboard shows live status and switches over automatically, no refresh needed.

What happens if I cancel?

Your Box and everything on it is permanently deleted. Resubscribing later provisions a brand new Box; nothing carries over from before.

Can I connect my Hack The Box account?

Yes. Add your HTB API key in the dashboard and your active machine, IP, and difficulty show up automatically while you work.