Download SSH Desktop for Mac
Crafted with care for macOS. Experience ultra-crisp Retina rendering, 120Hz ProMotion support, Apple Keychain integration, and Touch ID biometric authentication for lightning-fast server access.
macOS Release Packages
macOS Apple Silicon Disk Image (.dmg)
sshdesktop-macos-arm64-SSH.Desktop_2.4.1_aarch64.dmg • Native for Apple M1, M2, M3, M4
SHA256: 08b6fc2d32c6d4ec9b2c07a7d1bdab15554caeef50855aaaeeddd1e9c6a6dfbc
macOS Intel 64-bit Disk Image (.dmg)
sshdesktop-macos-x64-SSH.Desktop_2.4.1_x64.dmg • Native 64-bit Intel Mac binary
SHA256: 9326cd447b382fc3c8373336f7e7b3c3564a12c652e3f188b4360a9f28359280
To update to future releases automatically, just run brew upgrade --cask ssh-desktop.
Engineered Specifically for the Mac Ecosystem
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Touch ID Biometric Unlock: Authorize passwordless SSH keys and decrypt sensitive credentials with a gentle tap of your MacBook or Magic Keyboard Touch ID sensor.
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Apple Metal Engine: Eliminates terminal stuttering. Even with hundreds of streaming log lines per second, your cursor remains responsive at a smooth 120Hz.
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macOS Keychain Integration: Passphrases are protected directly inside the secure Apple Keychain enclave, completely isolated from unauthorized processes.
How to Install SSH Desktop on macOS
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Open the DMG File
Double-click the downloaded
SSH-Desktop-2.4.1-Universal.dmgin your Downloads directory. -
Drag to Applications
In the Finder window that pops up, drag the SSH Desktop icon into your
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Launch from Spotlight or Launchpad
Press
Cmd + Space, type "SSH Desktop", and hit Return. Because the app is Apple-notarized, Gatekeeper opens it immediately without security warnings.
macOS Specifications
- Supported macOS macOS 12+ (Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia)
- Architecture 64-bit (x86_64)
- Graphic Engine Apple Metal 3
- Code Signature Apple Developer ID Application
- Notarization Verified by Apple Notary Service
- RAM 512 MB minimum
- Release v2.4.1 (Latest)