---
name: "apptainer-remote-use"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "apptainer"
version: "1.5.4-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/apptainer-remote-use"
---

# apptainer-remote-use(1)

Set an Apptainer remote endpoint to be actively used

## NAME

apptainer-remote-use - Set an Apptainer remote endpoint to be actively used

## SYNOPSIS

**apptainer remote use \[use options...\]**

## DESCRIPTION

The 'remote use' command sets the remote to be used by default by any command\
   that interacts with Apptainer services.

## OPTIONS

**-e**, **--exclusive**\[=false\]\
 	set the endpoint as exclusive (root user only, imply --global)

**-g**, **--global**\[=false\]\
 	edit the list of globally configured remote endpoints

**-h**, **--help**\[=false\]\
 	help for use

## EXAMPLE

```
  $ apptainer remote use ExampleCloud
```

## SEE ALSO

**[apptainer-remote(1)](/apptainer-remote/1.md)**

## HISTORY

22-Sep-2026 Auto generated by spf13/cobra