Real terminal. Real tools. Right in your browser.

Practice DevOps Skills
Without the Setup

Spin up sandboxed environments for Docker, Kubernetes, Databases, and Linux in seconds. Follow guided labs, earn certificates, and build skills that matter.

How It Works

From zero to a live terminal in under a minute.

codeground.xyz/playgrounds
Browse environments
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Browse Environments

Choose from 16+ sandboxed environments — Linux distros, databases, and CI/CD tools — all grouped by category.

codeground.xyz/playgrounds
Create a playground
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Launch with One Click

Click Create Playground. No config, no install — your sandboxed container is provisioned in seconds.

codeground.xyz/user_playgrounds
Manage your playgrounds
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Manage Your Sessions

Your active playgrounds appear as cards with live countdowns. Start, stop, or extend any session by up to 2 hours.

codeground.xyz/console/ubuntu-demo
Status: connected ubuntu-demo • ubuntu:20.04
root@ubuntu:~# uname -r
6.1.0-21-amd64
root@ubuntu:~# docker --version
Docker version 24.0.5, build ced0996
root@ubuntu:~# cat /etc/os-release | grep PRETTY
PRETTY_NAME="Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS"
root@ubuntu:~#
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Get Your Terminal

A full shell opens right in your browser. No SSH, no downloads — just click Open Console and start typing.

Platform Features

Everything you need to practice, learn, and certify — in one place.

Free to Use

Create and use playgrounds at no cost. Get started instantly without any upfront payments or subscriptions.

Instant Playground Creation

Spin up DevOps and development tool environments in seconds with a single click.

Time-Limited Sessions

Each playground is available for 1 hour, giving you a focused environment for quick practice and experiments.

Flexible Learning

Focus on learning, not setup. Experiment freely in sandboxed playgrounds right in your browser from anywhere.

Instant Teardown

No lengthy teardown process. Playgrounds are automatically cleaned up, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Environment Variety

Choose from a comprehensive collection of essential DevOps and development tools — databases, CI/CD, Linux distros, and more.

Guided Labs

Follow step-by-step labs with real terminal verification. Complete them to earn shareable certificates.

Dashboard & Progress

Track your sessions, lab completions, streaks, and earned certificates from a single dashboard.

Secure Sandboxing

Every playground runs in an isolated container with strict resource limits. Your experiments stay contained.