SSH Client is a highly sophisticated and advanced application designed for managing and connecting to remote servers on iOS and Mac devices. It functions as a portable SSH and Telnet client, offering features similar to popular tools like PuTTY, integrated within a powerful console and shell environment. The app is tailored for enterprise users, enabling comprehensive server management with numerous features such as multi-session capabilities, support for various languages, and compatibility with Bluetooth keyboards, making remote server administration more flexible and accessible.
The app’s popularity stems from its user-friendly design for administrators and its continuous improvements based on user feedback. Recent updates include enhanced support for private key files in multiple formats (RSA, DSA, PuTTY), which can be imported via iTunes sharing or clipboard. It also allows users to generate RSA/DSA keys, share them via email or clipboard, and receive notifications before a connection terminates. Additionally, the app simplifies reconnecting to recent servers by listing the top three connections for quick access.
Among its core functionalities, SSH Client allows launching saved commands or scripts at connection startup, and supports various authentication methods including username/password and private keys. Users can configure server ports, design a customizable terminal environment with options like background, foreground, and cursor colors, and utilize features such as screen copy, paste, and text selection. Server management is streamlined through organized folders, enabling users to control and group servers easily, while a customizable keyboard with standard and special keys enhances the overall user experience.
The application also offers convenient features like running multiple sessions simultaneously, indicators for active connections, gesture controls such as pinch-to-scale the terminal, and quick connection or disconnection with a single tap. Its capabilities extend to file management via SFTP, allowing creation, renaming, editing, uploading, and downloading files seamlessly. The app supports integration with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and DigitalOcean, enabling batch operations and grouping of cloud resources. With continuous updates and an available subscription model, SSH Client remains a comprehensive solution for remote server management on Apple devices.