# Windows ssh command

The latest builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11 as well as Windows Server versions 2019, 2022 and 2025 include a built-in OpenSSH server and client so it is not necessary to install Putty.

Go to System - Optional features to check if the SSH client is enabled.

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If it is not enabled, you can enable it through System - Optional features on Windows 10 and 11 and PowerShell or the Server Manager on Windows Server installations.

To connect to the device console:

1. Enter "cmd' into the Search box and select "Run as administrator".

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2. In cmd window enter:

ssh *user\@address (e.g.* ssh pi\@192.168.61.29)

3. If there is a device at *address* listening on ssh port 21 then it will answer with a password prompt:

*user\@address* password:

4. Enter the password and the ssh connection will be created.

Example for a Linux device (S2GW) at IP 192.168.61.29 where user name is pi is shown below.

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5. Now you have access to the Linux console on the SBC device.

More details about the SSH in Windows can be found in <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/tutorials/ssh>.


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