If you want to securely connect to other computers or servers from your Windows 11 PC, you can use a tool called OpenSSH Client. It helps you send commands or files safely over the internet.

Good news: Windows 11 already has OpenSSH built-in! This means you don’t need to download extra programs like PuTTY anymore.

How to Install OpenSSH Client on Windows 11

Follow these easy steps to make sure OpenSSH Client is installed and ready to use:

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.
   

   
   

Now, the OpenSSH Client is 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 username@hostname
   
   Replace username with your login name on the remote computer, and hostname with the address or IP of the remote computer.
   

   Example:
   
   ssh richard@server.name.com
   

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

Summary

• Windows 11 includes a built-in OpenSSH client, so 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 username@hostname 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.