This post describes installing the PuTTY SSH Client in Ubuntu Linux.
PuTTY is a popular, lightweight, and efficient SSH client originally developed for Windows systems. However, it is also available on Linux machines, including Ubuntu.
PuTTY in Ubuntu Linux allows users to connect to a remote server via SSH, Telnet, Serial, or Rlogin connections. PuTTY is easy to install, readily available for download, and compatible with most operating systems. Its user-friendly interface and security protocols make it a reliable choice for connecting to remote systems.
Additionally, PuTTY can transfer data securely between two network systems.
To install PuTTY, log on to Ubuntu Linux and open the command line terminal by pressing Ctrl — Alt — T keys on your keyboard.
When the terminal opens, run the commands below to install PuTTY.
sudo apt update sudo apt install putty
After installing, go to the Activity overview and search for PuTTY SSH Client, then select Launch.
When you open it, you’ll get the same interface you’ll have on Windows systems. Like how you’d use it on Windows systems, this app functions the same way on Linux operating systems.
The layout looks the same but with Ubuntu color and themes.
To connect to an SSH server, type the server’s IP address and port number, then click Open.
Not just SSH, PuTTY can be used to establish Telnet, Serial, and Rlogin connections. SSH is used primarily because of its security and how it handles data being transferred between two network systems.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to install and use the PuTTY SSH Client in Ubuntu Linux. Please use the comment form below if you find any errors above or have something to share.
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