To enable and use Windows 10’s built-in SSH commands, you can follow these steps:
- Enable the OpenSSH Client:
- Open the Start menu and go to “Settings.”
- Click on “Apps” and then select “Apps & features” from the left sidebar.
- In the “Apps & features” settings, click on “Optional features.”
- Click on “Add a feature” and scroll down to find “OpenSSH Client.”
- Select it and click on the “Install” button to enable the OpenSSH Client.
- Open Command Prompt or PowerShell:
- You can open the Command Prompt or PowerShell by right-clicking on the Start menu and selecting the desired option from the context menu.
- Using SSH commands:
- Once you have Command Prompt or PowerShell open, you can use SSH commands.
- To connect to an SSH server, use the following command:
ssh username@hostname
Replace “username” with your SSH username and “hostname” with the IP address or domain name of the SSH server you want to connect to.
- If it’s your first time connecting to a server, you’ll be prompted to confirm the server’s authenticity. Type “yes” to continue.
- You’ll then be prompted to enter your SSH password. Note that the password won’t be visible as you type.
- After entering the password correctly, you should be connected to the SSH server.
- Additional SSH commands:
- Once connected to an SSH server, you can use various commands to interact with the remote system. Here are a few common ones:
ls
: List files and directories.cd
: Change the current directory.mkdir
: Create a new directory.rm
: Remove a file or directory.mv
: Move or rename a file or directory.cp
: Copy files and directories.nano
: Open a text editor to create or edit files.wget
: Download files from the web.scp
: Copy files between the local system and the remote server.
- Once connected to an SSH server, you can use various commands to interact with the remote system. Here are a few common ones:
These steps should help you enable and use the built-in SSH commands in Windows 10. Remember to replace “username” and “hostname” with the appropriate values for your SSH server.