How to use SSH in Windows Terminal

Do you know that Windows 10 and 11 or above have SSH pre-installed on them? Yes, Windows has a built-in OpenSSH client that you can use with the help of Windows Terminal.

You can find the SSH Client located at C:\Windows\System32\OpenSSH

How to use SSH on Windows 11 Terminal

1. Press Windows key to open search and type Terminal and select "Windows Terminal".
2. Now move to C:\Windows\System32\OpenSSH

   cd C:\Windows\System32\OpenSSH

3. Now run the SSH command to connect to a server.
   
   

   Syntax:

   ssh username@remote-server

   
   

   Example:

   ssh mike@192.178.91.121

   The default port is 22.

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1. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/customize-settings/profile-general
2. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/tutorials/ssh