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⚙ Native Windows 11 & 10 Support • 64-bit (x64)

Download SSH Desktop for Windows

The ultimate PuTTY replacement for Windows developers and IT administrators. Featuring GPU-accelerated multi-tab terminal, graphical SFTP file transfer, WSL2 integration, and Windows Hello protection.

Version: 2.4.1 Size: 68.4 MB Digitally Signed with EV Code Signing Certificate

Windows Release Packages

Windows 64-bit Installer (.exe)

sshdesktop-windows-x64-SSH.Desktop_2.4.1_x64-setup.exe • Standard setup wizard

SHA256: 515efb5257c4c2c229e531c8b85804daf043db3a7557bcd3c271ac1de5538daa

Download x64 .EXE

Windows ARM64 Installer (.exe)

sshdesktop-windows-arm64-SSH.Desktop_2.4.1_arm64-setup.exe • Surface & Snapdragon X Elite

SHA256: 2a24da1c2ff1ddaa3b505c2861a09a004fcab55285abe1db384c4da45c11c4d0

Download ARM64 .EXE

Windows x64 Enterprise MSI (.msi)

sshdesktop-windows-x64-SSH.Desktop_2.4.1_x64_en-US.msi • Active Directory GPO & Intune

SHA256: fcb3d13ba4f4bde9cde7daf3ac937f8049d848670a50128889fa64ac3ea5328b

Download x64 .MSI

Windows ARM64 Enterprise MSI (.msi)

sshdesktop-windows-arm64-SSH.Desktop_2.4.1_arm64_en-US.msi • Enterprise ARM deployment

SHA256: f915cea66bc4f37fed38b60913a48beb2247402efa95bb90b4f19cbae900a4d9

Download ARM64 .MSI

Install via Windows Package Managers

Automate your setup or keep SSH Desktop continuously updated through your favorite command-line package manager:

Chocolatey:

choco install sshdesktop

Scoop:

scoop bucket add extras; scoop install sshdesktop

Why SSH Desktop is the Best PuTTY Alternative for Windows

While PuTTY has been a beloved utility since 1999, modern cloud and microservice environments demand more productive tooling:

  • ✓
    Tabs & Split-Pane Terminals: No more cluttering your Windows taskbar with 20 separate PuTTY windows. Organize tabs into workspace groups.
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    Built-In SFTP Browser: Eliminate the need for third-party SFTP tools like WinSCP. Transfer files via drag-and-drop right alongside your SSH terminal.
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    Windows Hello & Hardware Tokens: Authorize logins and unlock private keys with your fingerprint, facial recognition, or YubiKey 5C NFC.
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    Native WSL2 & PowerShell Integration: Seamlessly switch between remote Linux SSH sessions and local WSL Ubuntu distributions.

How to Install SSH Desktop on Windows 11/10

  1. Download the Installer

    Click the download button above to get the official ssh-desktop-setup-2.4.1-x64.exe file.

  2. Run the Setup Wizard

    Launch the downloaded executable. Windows SmartScreen may verify the verified publisher certificate. Click "Next" to choose your installation directory.

  3. Import Existing SSH Keys & PuTTY Sessions

    SSH Desktop will automatically detect your C:\Users\<Username>\.ssh directory and PuTTY registry entries. Click "Import" to migrate all profiles in one click.

Windows System Requirements

  • Operating System Windows 11 / 10 / Server
  • Architecture 64-bit (x86_64)
  • RAM 512 MB minimum (2 GB rec)
  • Disk Space 150 MB free space
  • Display 1080p recommended (HiDPI / 4K ready)
  • Framework DirectX 11 / DirectWrite
  • Release Version v2.4.1 (Latest)

Security & Integrity

All official Windows releases are cryptographically signed with a Sectigo Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificate.

Publisher: SSH Desktop Inc.
SHA-256 (x64 .exe):
e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855

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Windows Help

Windows SSH Desktop Questions

Yes! Download our Portable Standalone (.zip) edition. Simply extract the folder anywhere (such as your User directory or a thumb drive) and run sshdesktop.exe. It requires zero system drivers and does not modify the Windows registry.

Yes. SSH Desktop can read your settings.json from Windows Terminal and import all custom schemes, fonts (Cascadia Code, JetBrains Mono), and keybindings automatically.