Copy not working in SSH terminal sessions (iPad app) — Paste still works

Copy not working in SSH terminal sessions (iPad app) — Paste still works

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gregoiremrozek

Hello

In SSH terminal sessions, I can paste text without issue, but I’m unable to copy. I noticed in the recent release notes that the Copy, Paste, and Cut buttons were removed from terminal sessions in version 2026.2.1.6. Paste apparently still works for me, but Copy does not — neither through text selection nor any remaining shortcut/menu option.

I also tried the native iOS text selection (long-press to trigger the system selection bubble with “Copy”), but it doesn’t reliably surface or work inside the SSH terminal view.

Could you confirm whether this is expected behavior after the button removal, or a bug? Copy/paste is a pretty fundamental feature for terminal work, so any guidance on a workaround (or a fix) would be appreciated



Device: iPad Pro 26.5.2 using the Magic Keyboard (trackpad + physical keyboard)
App: Remote Desktop Manager 26.2.2.1

All Comments (2)

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Nicolas Dufour

Hi,

as you mentioned, the copy and paste functionality is quite basic. We will investigate.

Best Regards,

Nicolas Dufour

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Frederick Simard

Hello,

We weren't able to reproduce the issue.

We tried the following:

  • Using a finger: Long-pressing the text we wanted to copy brings up the selection bubble, and we're able to copy the text without any issues.
  • Using a trackpad: Long-pressing also brings up the selection bubble, allowing us to copy and paste successfully. (Full mouse support has been implemented for improved text selection on Android, but not on iOS yet. We already have a ticket to add this functionality.)
  • Using a physical keyboard: Cmd + C and Cmd + V work as expected, provided that the text was previously selected using either a finger or the trackpad.
  • Using the on-screen keyboard: The Copy and Paste buttons in the toolbar above the keyboard also work correctly.



Would you mind sharing a short video or a few screenshots of the issue? We may be missing a step needed to reproduce it.

Best regards,
Frederick Simard