How to Install OpenSSH Client on Windows 11

Do you want to connect safely to other computers or servers from your Windows 11 PC? OpenSSH Client is a tool that lets you do this. It sends commands and files securely over the internet.

Why use OpenSSH Client? It keeps your connection private and secure when you work on remote computers.

Great news: Windows 11 already has OpenSSH built-in. You don’t need to download extra programs like PuTTY.

How to Install OpenSSH Client on Windows 11

Follow these simple steps to get OpenSSH Client ready:

1. Open Settings on your PC. You can do this two ways:
   
   
   
   • Press Windows key + I on your keyboard
   
   
   • Or click the Start button, then select Settings
   
   
   
   

   

   
   

2. In the Settings window, click on Apps from the left menu. Then click on Optional features on the right side.
   
   

   

   
   
3. Scroll down the list of installed features and look for OpenSSH Client. If you don’t see it, click Add an optional feature at the top.
   
   

   

   
   
4. In the search box, type OpenSSH Client. When you see it in the list, click on it, then select Install. Wait a few moments while Windows installs the feature.
   
   

   

   
   

What happens when you’re done? The OpenSSH Client is now installed and ready to use on your Windows 11 PC.

How to Use OpenSSH Client on Windows 11

Here’s how you can connect to a remote computer using OpenSSH:

1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell on your PC. To do this, press Windows key, type cmd or PowerShell, then press Enter.
2. In the window that opens, type the following command and press Enter:
   
   ssh [email protected]
   
   Replace user with your login name on the remote computer, and 192.168.1.100 with the address or IP of the remote computer.
   

   Example:
   
   ssh [email protected]
   

3. If the connection is set up correctly, you will be asked for your password. Enter it, and then you can start working securely on the remote machine.
   
   

   

   
   

Summary

• Windows 11 includes a built-in OpenSSH client. You don’t need extra software to connect securely to other computers.
• You can install it easily through Settings > Apps > Optional features.
• Use Command Prompt or PowerShell to type ssh [email protected] and connect securely.
• This tool lets you send commands and files safely over the internet.
• For more info on SSH, you can visit the official Microsoft docs here: OpenSSH on Windows.