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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  Jailbreak required
  • BSD
  • Cygwin
  • Haiku
  • Linux Mobile
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Features

  1.  SSH
  2.  Support for SFTP
  3.  Cross-Platform
  4.  Jailbreak required
  5.  Command line interface
  6.  Bundled with macOS

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Comments and Reviews

   
Top Positive Comment
Dawid Ferenczy
0

It's a de-facto standard SSH soltution for servers.

Aisha Tan
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Customer Success Manager at BrightWave Technologies

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.

Mr. Anon
0

SSH, the way to go.

braincircuits
0

Mindless official website, exactly where to download?

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DiskCrasher
0

SSH is an amazing app. With it you can do the following (just to name a few):

  • Secure copy files over a network (scp/sftp)
  • Securely tunnel any port/protocol over a network
  • Remote login to PCs
  • Use shared/private keys for password-less logins
  • Set up a VPN
  • Blow past firewalls
  • Set up a proxy
  • View remote X11 apps locally

It runs on nearly every OS out there (see Cygwin for Windows).

[Edited by DiskCrasher, December 21]

Nicpattinson123
Replying to @DiskCrasher

Where can I download it?

DiskCrasher

That depends on which OS you're running. As I mentioned, see Cygwin for Windows or do a search on "cygwin ssh".

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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.

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Our users have written 5 comments and reviews about OpenSSH, and it has gotten 395 likes

OpenSSH was added to AlternativeTo by Geemark on and this page was last updated .