dataplicity - Terminal for Pi
MachineForest Communication
Remotely access your Raspberry Pi terminal from Android.
- Rating
- 4.4
- 1.3K ratings
- Downloads
- 179K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 26
- 2026 · v3.327.20
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About dataplicity - Terminal for Pi
Remotely access your Raspberry Pi shell from any network without dynamic DNS, portforwarding or VPN.
For more information, visit https://www.dataplicity.com/
* DOES IT WORK BEHIND NAT?
Yes. The client initiates a secure websockets connection to the Dataplicity service. This means that it works most places where there are firewalls, NAT or other network obstructions in place.
* HOW DATAPLICITY WORKS
The Dataplicity client uses a opportunistically-connected secure web connection to provide a communications channel between your device and Dataplicity, and your web browser attaches to the other end of that channel.
* DO I NEED TO ENABLE SSH?
No. Dataplicity does not require SSH, telnet or any other network services to operate. The client is self-contained and does not open any network ports on the device.
* DOES IT OPEN A LOCAL PORT ON THE PI?
No. Client connections are initiated from the device end and do not open any local ports.
* DO I NEED TO INSTALL SOMETHING ON THE PI?
Yes, you need to install the Dataplicity agent on the Pi. You can view the source on GitHub.
* DOES DATAPLICITY AGENT RUN AS ROOT?
No. When you log into the Dataplicity shell you still need to explicitly ask for super user rights to gain full control.
For more information, visit https://www.dataplicity.com/
* DOES IT WORK BEHIND NAT?
Yes. The client initiates a secure websockets connection to the Dataplicity service. This means that it works most places where there are firewalls, NAT or other network obstructions in place.
* HOW DATAPLICITY WORKS
The Dataplicity client uses a opportunistically-connected secure web connection to provide a communications channel between your device and Dataplicity, and your web browser attaches to the other end of that channel.
* DO I NEED TO ENABLE SSH?
No. Dataplicity does not require SSH, telnet or any other network services to operate. The client is self-contained and does not open any network ports on the device.
* DOES IT OPEN A LOCAL PORT ON THE PI?
No. Client connections are initiated from the device end and do not open any local ports.
* DO I NEED TO INSTALL SOMETHING ON THE PI?
Yes, you need to install the Dataplicity agent on the Pi. You can view the source on GitHub.
* DOES DATAPLICITY AGENT RUN AS ROOT?
No. When you log into the Dataplicity shell you still need to explicitly ask for super user rights to gain full control.
User reviews
Working great!
Very handy app
Good connectivity with Raspberry Pi!
Great app
Works well to remote control my Raspberry Pi server, I would recommend it.
easy to use, works everytime and now I can operate my pi from my phone
Frequently asked questions
Does Dataplicity work behind NAT?
Yes. The client initiates a secure websockets connection to the Dataplicity service. This means that it works most places where there are firewalls, NAT or other network obstructions in place.
How does Dataplicity work?
The Dataplicity client uses a opportunistically-connected secure web connection to provide a communications channel between your device and Dataplicity, and your web browser attaches to the other end of that channel.
Do I need to enable SSH?
No. Dataplicity does not require SSH, telnet or any other network services to operate. The client is self-contained and does not open any network ports on the device.
Does Dataplicity open a local port on the Pi?
No. Client connections are initiated from the device end and do not open any local ports.
Do I need to install something on the Pi?
Yes, you need to install the Dataplicity agent on the Pi. You can view the source on GitHub.
Does the Dataplicity agent run as root?
No. When you log into the Dataplicity shell you still need to explicitly ask for super user rights to gain full control.
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