Run the installer when the download completes.ĭouble-click the installer to run the program.ĭownloadable clients that support a single protocol, such as Telnet, SCP and SFTP, are also available.

When the file has downloaded, double-click on the MSI package to launch the installer.

On the Products Features page, browse and select any additional nondefault options if desired.

If the Windows User Account Control asks to allow the app to make changes on your computer, select Yes.

Once complete, you can view the README file for basic guidance or exit. How to use PuTTY for a basic connectionĪssume the targeted Linux system is configured for inbound SSH connections with no special settings. For example, root is allowed over SSH, the firewall permits TCP port 22, default password-based authentication is set, etc. Launch PuTTY on a Windows workstation and type the destination IP address in the HOST Name (or IP address) box.

The remote Linux system will prompt you for the name and password of a local user account.Įnsure SSH is selected from the Connection type radio options.

A new window will open and display your SSH session. The first time you establish a connection, you will receive a PuTTY Security Alert informing you the remote server's host key is not cached. It's verifying the destination server is the device you believe it is. Click Accept if you're confident of the identity of the remote system.

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