GhostlyBridge for server management
GhostlyBridge server management desktop app
GhostlyBridge is a dedicated Windows tray app for managing DigitalOcean, UpCloud, and your own servers without constantly switching provider dashboards.
Product concept
A single calm desktop space for your weekly server tasks
Add cloud accounts for API-driven actions, or include any existing server via My Servers without an API key. Manage your daily tasks from a single compact app: connect, upload, start, stop, inspect, resize, restore, and continue.
Highlights
Designed for practical server management, not just another browser dashboard
DigitalOcean server control
Link your DigitalOcean account, view droplets in the tray app, open SSH, upload files, start stopped droplets, access provider pages, and manage settings all from one row.
Comprehensive UpCloud actions
Manage UpCloud servers: start or stop, rename, resize CPU and memory, inspect storage, and handle backup or restore tasks nearby.
SSH and RDP launcher
Linux servers accessed via SSH, Windows machines via RDP, with saved connection details for quick repeated access.
Drag and drop uploads
Drop files or folders onto a server and GhostlyBridge initiates the upload process with progress updates, avoiding the need for separate transfer tools.
My Servers without API keys
Add servers from AWS, Azure, Hetzner, other VPS providers, home labs, or bare metal using connection details alone. No provider API key is required for these manually managed machines.
Provider tabs you can hide
Use only the provider tabs you need and hide the rest. GhostlyBridge keeps the interface focused on your server stack, with local tunnels available for public routes when required.
Cloud workflow
DigitalOcean and UpCloud integrate into a unified daily workflow
GhostlyBridge retains essential provider-specific controls while eliminating constant context switching. DigitalOcean droplets, UpCloud servers, and manually added servers from AWS, Azure, Hetzner, bare metal, or any VPS host are managed in one desktop workflow.
DigitalOcean
Manage droplets without switching dashboards
DigitalOcean servers display as interactive rows showing status, region, resources, SSH, uploads, settings, provider links, and power actions when applicable.
UpCloud
Advanced server management all in one place
UpCloud offers advanced controls: start, stop, rename, resize, storage visibility, backups, restore workflows, and balance-aware provider access.
Server actions
Common operations remain close to the server row
The app centres on the moment you identify a server needing attention. Select the row, use available actions, and keep results visible during operations.
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Master server workflows with targeted playlists
Access detailed walkthroughs on DigitalOcean and UpCloud. Videos remain on YouTube, keeping this page quick while the learning path stays easy to locate.
DigitalOcean
Follow practical steps for managing servers, including droplets, provider tasks, uploads, access, and daily upkeep.
Open playlistUpCloud
Explore detailed operational flows for server rows, resource updates, backup strategies, restores, and provider-specific tasks.
Open playlistAll playlists together
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From provider account to completed server task
- 1
Connect a provider or add any server
Connect DigitalOcean or UpCloud for API-driven cloud actions, or manually add AWS, Azure, Hetzner, VPS, home lab, and bare-metal servers without an API key.
- 2
Select the server row
Use provider tabs, resource badges, country flags, and status labels to locate the exact machine you need to manage.
- 3
Execute action
Open SSH or RDP, upload files, start or stop cloud servers, resize UpCloud, restore backups, or access provider settings.
Use cases
Created for those server moments that disrupt your workflow
Small teams with mixed providers
Keep DigitalOcean droplets, UpCloud machines, AWS or Azure instances, Hetzner servers, and custom VPS machines visible without requiring everyone to use each provider’s dashboard.
Swift maintenance windows
Open the correct machine, upload fixes, restart or resize as required, and monitor progress without losing context.
Server management for freelancers and agencies
Group frequently managed servers and apply consistent actions for client machines, project boxes, cloud test systems, and servers accessed via SSH or RDP only.
Recovering from server issues
When a server requires attention, GhostlyBridge keeps connection, provider, upload, backup, and resource actions close at hand for swift response.
Plans
Begin with three servers, then unlock the full workspace
GhostlyBridge starts free with a compact setup. Pro unlocks unlimited servers and full workflow with a one-off payment, no subscription required.
Pro unlock
Start free with a small server setup. Upgrade once GhostlyBridge becomes your daily server management hub.
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Desktop app availability
Free to use
Begin small and experience the full workflow
Use GhostlyBridge free while keeping your setup simple.
- Up to three servers in total
- One slot per tab: DigitalOcean, UpCloud, and My Servers
- Essential server management workflow
- Manual servers don’t require a provider API key
Pro upgrade
Unlimited servers. Full workspace access unlocked.
One payment, no subscription, with full server management workflow for larger setups.
- Unlimited servers
- All provider tabs accessible
- Complete feature set
- Custom tunnel domains for branded public access
FAQ
Quick answers before adding your servers
Is GhostlyBridge exclusive to UpCloud?
No. GhostlyBridge supports UpCloud, DigitalOcean, and your own servers via the My Servers tab. This can include AWS, Azure, Hetzner, other VPS providers, home labs, or bare metal servers without a provider API key.
Is it possible to upload files to a server?
Yes. GhostlyBridge features file and folder upload workflows, including drag and drop support for compatible server rows.
Does My Servers require an API key?
No. My Servers is for manually added machines. Enter your existing connection details, then manage access, uploads, and related tasks via GhostlyBridge.
Does GhostlyBridge still support tunnels?
Yes. Tunnel support remains a useful side feature, with Pro unlocking custom tunnel domains. The primary focus of GhostlyBridge is server management.
Is Pro a subscription?
No. GhostlyBridge Pro requires a one-off payment of £8.68 which unlocks unlimited servers and the complete feature set.
Bottom line
GhostlyBridge turns server management into a single focused desktop task
It suits those managing real servers regularly who prefer a streamlined approach: provider tabs, direct actions, SSH or RDP, uploads, backups, and UpCloud or DigitalOcean in one place.
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