

OpenSSH
OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- iPhone
- BSD
- Cygwin
- Haiku
Features
- SSH
- Support for SFTP
- Cross-Platform
- Jailbreak required
- Bundled with macOS
Tags
- Networking
- sftp-servers
- encrypt-traffic
- File transfer
- telnet
- remote-login
- Ssh Daemon (sshd)
- Tunneling
- Encryption
- Xfce
OpenSSH News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about OpenSSH
OpenSSH 10.1 enhances certificate logging and disallows control characters in usernamesOpenSSH 10.1 has been released as the latest version of the Secure Shell protocol suite, bringing s...
- POX published news article about OpenSSH
OpenSSH 10.0 released with DSA removal, enhanced user auth, and post-quantum securityOpenSSH 10.0 has been released, marking significant updates to this widely-utilized SSH client/serv...
- POX published news article about OpenSSH
OpenSSH 9.9 released with DSA disabled and hybrid ML-KEM post-quantum key exchangeThe OpenSSH project has announced the release of version 9.9. This update brings significant change...
Recent activities
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What is OpenSSH?
OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks. Additionally, OpenSSH provides secure tunneling capabilities and several authentication methods, and supports all SSH protocol versions.






Comments and Reviews
SSH, the way to go.
I like OpenSSH because of its reliability and security. It's a robust, open-source tool that provides secure remote access, file transfers, and command execution across systems, which makes it essential for managing servers and network infrastructure. The fact that it’s available on most operating systems and supports strong encryption makes it a go-to solution for secure communications.
But, its configuration can be complex for new users or those not familiar with SSH protocols. Some advanced features, like setting up public key authentication or fine-tuning security options, require technical know-how, which can be a challenge for beginners.
Mindless official website, exactly where to download?
SSH is an amazing app. With it you can do the following (just to name a few):
It runs on nearly every OS out there (see Cygwin for Windows).
[Edited by DiskCrasher, December 21]
Where can I download it?
That depends on which OS you're running. As I mentioned, see Cygwin for Windows or do a search on "cygwin ssh".