Using the SSH client in Windows

ssh (secure shell) is used to connect to remote hosts using a secure (encrypted) connection. It's the preferred method for remotely working on Unix machines.

Connecting to a remote host

Example of the connect dialogue
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On ISS Windows PCs the SSH client can be found in the Communications & Internet menu. Once the program has loaded click on the Quick Connect button on the toolbar.

In the connect dialog, enter the hostname of the remote host you wish to connect to (eg, finan.ncl.ac.uk) and your username on the remote host, then click on Connect or just press Enter.

If this is the first time you have connected to the remote host you will be asked whether you wish to save a copy of the hostkey, click "Yes" to continue.

Once connected, you can save the connection details as a profile to make future connections to the host easier.

Further Information

Further documentation is available in the SSH Secure Shell for Workstations Windows Client version 3.2.9 User Manual.