I'm a newbie trying to learn more about SSH, but I'm having a rough time. Whenever I try to use SSH in PowerShell, I get an error saying 'ssh is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet.' I checked if OpenSSH is installed and tried adding it to my system's PATH, but it doesn't seem to be working. I've followed a few troubleshooting steps, but I'm stuck. Can anyone help me get past this issue so I can connect to my remote server?
2 Answers
It sounds like you're mixing up Command Prompt and PowerShell when checking for SSH. Make sure to run 'where ssh' in the same environment you're planning to use it in, as they can behave differently. Also, staying in one console can help reduce confusion while troubleshooting. If you've confirmed that OpenSSH is installed and added to your PATH correctly, you should be able to use SSH without issues in PowerShell. Just remember, you can also call it directly by its full path if necessary.
Have you thought about using PuTTY instead? It’s a great alternative for SSH on Windows and may save you some hassle. You can download it and see if it’s easier to use for connecting to your server. Sometimes switching tools can make a big difference.
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