FastX 4 Disable Custom Session

By default, FastX installs with access to custom session by users. With custom session, users can start a session by inputting a command. Admins can disable and hide the Custom Session from users.

Web Client

The Custom Session will be removed if custom session is disabled.

FastX SSH/SSL Client

The “New” button will not be selectable and all previous created user applications will not be displayed when custom session is disabled.

Solution #1

Using the GUI

Administrators can disable Custom Session by logging into the FastX GUI via a browser and going to the Admin settings. Then go to Users > Permissions. Under “Users (Limited Access)” check the box “Enable Limited Users” and uncheck the box “Start Session with Custom Command” and Save.

Solution #2

Edit File

Admins can edit the following file.

/etc/fastx/permissions.ini

Add or edit the following fields.

limited-user-enable=true
[limited-user-permissions.start]
custom=false

Click here for full permissions.ini file information.

The Custom Session will not be displayed to the user in the session manager.

Note: Administrator and managers will still have the Custom