Background management

Fix it without breaking their flow.

Run commands, scripts, and file transfers in the background while the person at the keyboard keeps working, uninterrupted.

A visual of Level background management interface.

From the device list.

Open a background session without waiting on the end user.

device list opening a background management session

Prove it later.

The record shows what ran, when, and on which device.

Prove it later.

The record shows what ran, when, and on which device.

One background session, four ways to use it.

Terminal, files, services, and processes. The person at the keyboard never sees a session.

a native background terminal session

A real terminal, running in the background.

Execute commands in the device's native shell without opening a visible session.

the background file explorer

Browse and move files without a visible window.

Upload or download files from the browser while the person at the keyboard never sees a prompt.

“Level provides remote control, behind-the-glass support, patching, alerting, and scripting in a compact deployable agent.”

Exisor

IT team

cross-platform service management controls

Start, stop, or restart a service.

Control Windows, macOS, and Linux services and change their startup type without remote control.

live process and resource management

See what's running. End what shouldn't be.

Watch CPU and memory in real time and end a runaway process without taking the screen.

More work that never takes the screen.

Saved scripts and automations run in the background too.

  • Start from the script library.

    Run a saved script from the device Actions menu.

  • Let the workflow start itself.

    Chain the same work on a schedule or when something changes, without anyone opening a session.

Questions before the first background session.

Direct answers about visibility, platforms, scripts, and access.

Does the person using the device see a background session?

No. Background management runs without touching their session. They will not see a prompt, a screen-share notification, or any interruption.

What's the difference between background management and remote control?

Remote control shares the screen so you can use the desktop. Background management is the Manage tab: terminal, file explorer, processes, and services, without taking the screen. Use background management for most routine work. Use remote control when you need to see or click the desktop.

Can I run saved scripts or automations in the background?

Yes. Saved scripts run from the device Actions menu. Automations can run the same work on a schedule or when something changes. The terminal is an interactive shell, so it does not pull from the script library directly.

Does background management work on Windows, macOS, and Linux?

Yes. Terminal, file explorer, processes, and services all work across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Do I need a VPN?

No. Sessions open in the browser over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection. A Level agent needs to be installed and online on the device.

Is there a free trial?

The first 10 devices are free forever. No time limit.

Keep them working.

Run routine support without interrupting the person at the keyboard.