Windows 10 gains SSH support; see how to activate

Microsoft added native support to an SSH client in Windows 10. In the last system update, the company included OpenSSH as an additional feature. The protocol, which is widely used in remote management of Linux servers, is still in beta, but can be activated by any user for testing purposes.

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Check out, in the next step, how to enable OpenSSH client and server support in Windows 10. Remember that the tool is only available to users of the Fall Creators Update version, which was released in October.

Learn how to enable the OpenSSH client and server in Windows 10

Step 1. Access the Windows 10 settings and click "Applications";

Access application settings

Step 2. Now, click on "Manage optional features";

Click on the indicated option

Step 3. Then click "Add a resource";

Adding New Optional Feature

Step 4. Scroll to the bottom to find the "OpenSSH Client" item. Click on it, and then click "Install";

Enabling OpenSSH Client

Step 5. Similarly, you can also enable the OpenSSH server.

Enabling OpenSSH Server

Ready! After you enable OpenSSH, you can use the SSH commands in the Windows 10 Command Prompt.