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Alpacon: Network Access and Resource Management (Part 1)

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We've talked about the problems with SSH and VPN. We've explained why the old model no longer works.
Now it's time to show you what we built instead.
This is Part 1 of how Alpacon redefines server access: Network Access with Websh, Accessibility Without VPNs, and Resource Management.

Network Access with Websh

Alpacon sits between clients and servers as an access gateway.
Instead of relying on SSH, we built our own protocol: Websh—designed from the ground up for scalability, security, and modern infrastructure.
How Websh Works

  • No privileged ports required: No more opening port 22 or managing firewall rules

  • Reverse connection model: Servers initiate connections to Alpacon; no inbound ports exposed

  • Always runs over TLS: Cryptographic security by default, no configuration needed

  • SSH risks reduced to zero: Attackers can't scan for port 22 because it's not there

Traditional SSH exposes servers to the internet. Websh hides them behind Alpacon's gateway.
One less attack surface. One less thing to worry about.

Accessibility Without VPNs

Have you ever lost an SSH session mid-task because of a flaky VPN or unstable network?
We have. Too many times.
Persistent Sessions
Alpacon's Websh sessions persist until the user explicitly ends them.

  • Close your laptop
  • Change networks
  • Reconnect WiFi
  • Switch from office to home

Your session is still there.
No reconnecting. No lost work. No frustration.
Mobile Access
Even better: Alpacon gives you instant shell access from a mobile browser.

  • No VPN required
  • No client installation
  • Just open the browser and connect

Emergency fix at 2AM while you're away from your laptop? No problem.

Resource Management

Managing servers shouldn't require spreadsheets, Slack threads, and tribal knowledge.
Alpacon makes it simple.
One-Line Server Registration
Admins can register all servers into a workspace in minutes:

  1. Paste a one-line script into the terminal
  2. Agent installs automatically
  3. Server is live in Alpacon

That's it.
Real-Time Visibility

  • All servers monitored in real time
  • Grouped by team, role, or project
  • Access granted with role-based controls
  • No more "who owns this server?" confusion

Centralized Control

  • Onboard a new teammate → grant access to their servers instantly
  • Someone leaves → revoke everywhere with one click
  • Need to rotate credentials? Done across all servers at once

Everything in one place. Everything under control.

What's Next?
This is just Part 1.
In Part 2, we'll cover Identity & Access Management, Integrations & Automation, and Auditing—the pieces that make Alpacon a complete access platform.
👉 Curious? Test it in Beta
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