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GUI Desktop · Zero Friction

Your Linux GUI in ~60 seconds — no SSH, no setup. Open a ready-to-use desktop (NoVNC + XFCE) right in your browser.

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What “Zero Friction” Means

CloudDock’s GUI Desktop removes local setup entirely. No GPU driver installs, no SSH or VPN, no port forwarding. Just a browser tab for a single-tenant desktop that’s ready to work.

  • Fast: usually ready within ~60 seconds.
  • Stable: one user, one machine — no noisy neighbors.
  • Simple: App Store with one-click tools (Krita, VSCode, JupyterLab, FFmpeg…).
  • Secure: short-lived access tokens + CloudDock Intelligent Dog™ monitoring.
Dashboard sign-in
Sign in to CloudDock Dashboard.

Quick Start (≈ 30–60s)

1Choose a machine group (3060 / 3090 / A100) on the Dashboard, then click Start.
Choose a machine group & Start
Pick a group (3060 / 3090 / A100) and click Start.
2Input duration in hours and confirm. If a queue exists, you’ll see your position and ETA.
Input hours
Enter the number of hours you need.
Queue position & ETA
Queue position and estimated time to start (if applicable).
3Open the desktop via Continue (or your access link). A new tab loads the GUI Desktop (NoVNC + XFCE).
Continue to GUI Desktop
Click Continue to launch your desktop.

Everyday Basics

Clipboard

Use Ctrl/⌘ + C/V directly. Text copy/paste works out of the box in your browser.

Clipboard basics
Seamlessly connect to your cloud desktop from your computer

Files

For file transfer, use CloudDrive or the built-in uploader. Large datasets are best mounted via CloudDrive.

CloudDrive / uploader
Upload files or mount CloudDrive to access data inside the container.

Apps

Open App Store and install common tools (Krita, VSCode, JupyterLab, FFmpeg…) with one click. No sudo required.

App Store install
One-click install from the App Store.

Display & Performance

If the connection feels laggy, reduce resolution (in NoVNC/XFCE settings) or browser zoom (e.g., 90%). Full-screen mode typically improves workspace comfort.

Desktop & settings
Desktop overview — resolution/zoom/full-screen controls.

Security

  • Short-lived access tokens: required to enter your desktop; expired links won’t work.
  • CloudDock Intelligent Dog™: abnormal shutdowns or prohibited behavior are logged and preserved for review.

End Your Session

Return to the Dashboard and close your session normally. When your paid time ends, the instance is reclaimed automatically.

End session from Dashboard
End session properly to avoid abnormal shutdown.

Troubleshooting

  • Blank/slow view: lower resolution or browser zoom; try Chrome/Edge if issues persist.
  • Link not opening: clear cache or re-authenticate; verify token hasn’t expired.
  • App/Jupyter stuck: restart the app; if still stuck, close and re-enter the desktop.

Quick Checks

GPU status
nvidia-smi
Python & pip version
python3 --version
pip --version
Works on my browser™ :)
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