PuTTY

PuTTY

A free and open-source SSH and Telnet client, terminal emulator, and network file transfer application.

About PuTTY

PuTTY is a free and open-source terminal emulator, serial console, and network file transfer application. It serves as a client for various network protocols, most notably SSH and Telnet, allowing users to securely connect to remote computers and servers. It also supports rlogin, raw socket connections, and SCP for file transfers.

Primarily developed for Windows, PuTTY also has implementations for Unix-like platforms. It includes an xterm-style terminal emulator, providing a robust environment for command-line sessions. Its versatility, support for public key authentication, and Kerberos single-sign-on make it a popular choice for system administrators, developers, and anyone needing to interact with remote systems.

Information

Pricing
Open Source
Version
0.83
License
MIT
Status
Active

Platforms

Linux macOS Windows

Tags

#admin #cross-platform #foss #putty #telnet #ssh