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.

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".

1. In cmd window enter:

ssh user@address (e.g. ssh [email protected])

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

user@address password:

1. 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.

1. 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.