> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.hak5.org/cloud-c2/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.hak5.org/cloud-c2/getting-started/cloud-c-basics.md).

# Cloud C² Basics

Cloud C² is a self-hosted web-based command and control suite for networked Hak5 gear that lets you pentest from anywhere.

Linux, Mac and Windows computers can host the Cloud C² server while Hak5 gear such as the WiFi Pineapple, LAN Turtle and Packet Squirrel can be provisioned as clients.

Once you have the Cloud C² server running on a public-facing machine (such as a VPS) and the Hak5 devices are provisioned and deployed, you can login to the Cloud C² web interface to manage these devices as if you were directly connected.

With multiple Hak5 devices deployed at a client site, aggregated data provides a big picture view of the wired and wireless environments.


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