Descriptiona
When accessing a server or container terminal via a mobile device (iOS/Android), it is currently impossible to paste text from the clipboard. Long-pressing inside the terminal window does not trigger the native mobile OS "Paste" context menu.
Why this happens
This is a known behavior with xterm.js in mobile web environments, where touch/pointer events intercept the native OS selection and context menu actions, disabling the long-press clipboard function.
While PR #10498 recently introduced excellent mobile terminal controls, it does not currently include a way to trigger a paste event from the device clipboard.
Steps to Reproduce
- Open the Coolify dashboard on a mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) over HTTPS.
- Navigate to a server or application terminal.
- Copy some text or an environment variable on your phone.
- Long-press inside the terminal to paste it—observe that the native paste menu does not appear.
Expected Behavior
Users should be able to paste clipboard text into the terminal on mobile, either by allowing the native long-press menu to appear or by adding a dedicated "Paste" button to the mobile terminal control overlay.
Environment
- Coolify Version: v4.12
- OS: iOS 26
- Browser: Mobile Safari
Descriptiona
When accessing a server or container terminal via a mobile device (iOS/Android), it is currently impossible to paste text from the clipboard. Long-pressing inside the terminal window does not trigger the native mobile OS "Paste" context menu.
Why this happens
This is a known behavior with
xterm.jsin mobile web environments, where touch/pointer events intercept the native OS selection and context menu actions, disabling the long-press clipboard function.While PR #10498 recently introduced excellent mobile terminal controls, it does not currently include a way to trigger a paste event from the device clipboard.
Steps to Reproduce
Expected Behavior
Users should be able to paste clipboard text into the terminal on mobile, either by allowing the native long-press menu to appear or by adding a dedicated "Paste" button to the mobile terminal control overlay.
Environment