OpenSSH client Windows 11

 

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To enable and use the OpenSSH client on Windows 11, go to Settings > Apps > Optional features, then add the "OpenSSH Client" feature. Once installed, you can access the client through the command prompt or PowerShell and use commands like ssh to connect to remote servers. 

Here's a more detailed guide:

1. Install the OpenSSH Client:

• Open Settings: Click the Start button and select "Settings".
• Navigate to Optional Features: Go to "Apps" > "Optional features".
• Add a Feature: Click "Add a feature".
• Search for OpenSSH Client: Search for and select "OpenSSH Client".
• Install: Click "Install" to add the feature.
• Check Installation: Verify that "OpenSSH Client" is listed under "Installed features". 

2. Accessing the OpenSSH Client:

• Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator:

  Search for "cmd" or "powershell" in the Start menu, right-click, and select "Run as administrator".
• Use SSH Command:

  You can now use the ssh command to connect to remote servers. For example: ssh username@server_address.
• Consider Port:

  If the SSH server is not on the default port 22, you can specify the port with the -p option: ssh -p <port_number> username@server_address.
• First Connection:

  On the first connection, you'll be prompted to confirm the host key fingerprint with "yes" and then enter the password.