The MeshCentral platform provides remote management and device control capabilities within LGF. It enables browser-based remote access, agent deployment, and basic fleet administration on a managed host.

Overview

MeshCentral is used for remote access and system management.

  • Browser-based remote control
  • Agent-based device management
  • Centralized host administration

This platform is best paired with a reverse proxy when exposed externally.

Deployment

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MeshCentral deployment configuration

  1. Select MeshCentral from the platform dropdown.
  2. Enter a Bench Name.
  3. Set the Listen Port or leave the default.
  4. (Optional) Configure additional fields.
  5. Click Create Bench.

Standard Fields

  • Bench Name: Unique identifier for the deployment
  • Listen Port: Primary listener port for MeshCentral HTTPS (auto-allocated if not set)
  • URL: Host-only URL (no scheme, path, or port)

URL defaults to an automatically generated hostname if not provided.

Advanced Options

  • Reverse Proxy: Edge reverse proxy host or IP

This option is used when MeshCentral is deployed behind an external reverse proxy.

Expected Result

  • The MeshCentral bench is created and enters a building state
  • Services are deployed and initialized
  • The MeshCentral interface becomes accessible via configured port or hostname

Important Notes

  • URL must be host-only (no scheme, path, or port)
  • Listen Port defaults to an automatically assigned value if not specified
  • Reverse proxy is recommended when exposing MeshCentral externally

Next Steps

  • Access the MeshCentral interface using the configured endpoint
  • Deploy agents to managed systems
  • Configure remote access and device policies