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How can I SSH from Microsoft Windows?

Question:

How can I SSH from Microsoft Windows?

Answer:

Although Microsoft Windows does include an application to FTP and Telnet, it does not come pre-installed with an application that enables a user to SSH to another computer. If you need to SSH to a remote computer you will need to download a third-party program in order to connect over SSH.

Below is a short list of SSH programs we suggest trying.

1. OpenSSH for Windows
2. SecureCRT from Vandyke
3. PuTTY

Additional information:

• See our SSH dictionary definition for additional information about this term.