I recently switched from Windows to Linux after being a long-time user of PuTTY for SSH connections. PuTTY had a bunch of features that I really enjoyed, like the ability to reconfigure sessions without reconnecting (such as for tunnels), a graphical user interface (GUI), and the convenience of launching saved sessions with just a double-click.
Though I've used the built-in `ssh` client in the terminal, it's just not as user-friendly for session management as PuTTY. I love that I can save configurations in `~/.ssh/config` and call them with a short command like `ssh serverName`, but I really miss having a GUI where I can see all the options without constantly searching.
I tried **PuTTY for Linux**, but I find it lacking in usability and aesthetics. **Terminus** seemed interesting but requires me to create an account. **SecureCRT** is out of my budget at $199, and **Remmina** hasn't worked reliably for me.
Are there any other SSH clients for Linux that share similar functionalities with PuTTY?
3 Answers
If you’re using the terminal, remember that you can tweak existing SSH sessions using escape characters! After opening an SSH connection, type `~C` (after hitting enter) to adjust settings like port forwarding or to add redirections. This could be a handy feature for you!
Another option is to look at the SSH page for Linux installations of PuTTY. It might help you set it up right based on your distro. Just Google your specific Linux version plus PuTTY for installation tips!
You might want to check out **Asbru** CM. It's got a pretty solid GUI and allows you to manage sessions similarly to PuTTY. Definitely worth a look!
Looks interesting, I'll have to check it out.
Thanks! I'll definitely look into that.