# Access a container's console

From the menu select **Containers**, select the container then select **Console**.

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Select the command and the user you want to give access to, then click **Connect**.

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For Alpine Linux containers, you must select the`/bin/ash` command.
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If you need to define a command other than those provided, toggle the **Use custom command** option on. Once connected, you can run commands in the console the same as any other Linux system.

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To disconnect from the console session, click the **Disconnect** button.
