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Frequent Question: Can You Ssh into Windows from Linux?

James H. Sterling • • 5 min read
Frequent Question: Can You Ssh into Windows from Linux?
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How do I SSH into Windows from Linux?

How to Use SSH to Access a Linux Machine from Windows

  1. Install OpenSSH on your Linux Machine.
  2. Install PuTTY on Your Windows Machine.
  3. Create Public/Private Key pairs with PuTTYGen.
  4. Configure PuTTY for Initial Login to Your Linux Machine.
  5. Your First Login Using Password-based Authentication.

Is it possible to SSH into Windows?

The SSH client is a part of Windows 10, but it’s an “optional feature” that isn’t installed by default. To install it, head to Settings > Apps and click “Manage optional features” under Apps & features. … Windows 10 also offers an OpenSSH server, which you can install if you want to run an SSH server on your PC.

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.