SSH

SSH is a remote shell for your computer. Typically comes preinstalled on UNIX systems, with executables available to download for Windows.

Windows

Method 1: PuTTY

Download PuTTY for Windows.

Run the executable, and place the server address, e.g. server.example.com in the 'server' field and press 'connect'.

Method 2: Windows Subsystem for Linux

Install the Windows Subsytem for Linux. Choose your distribution (we recommend Kali for pentesting purposes).

Once your Linux distribution has been installed, use the Linux instructions below.

Linux and macOS

To use SSH, simply open your favourite terminal and type the following command:

ssh [email protected]