Openssh Ssh Server



In previous article i describe How to install Open SSH in Windows 10 as Optional Feature and use it. Today i will continue with OpenSSH and i will describe step by step how can install OpenSSH Server in Windows 10 and configure it.

  1. Openssh Windows Server 2016
  2. Openssh Ssh Server Settings

OpenSSH Server and client included in Windows 10 v.1809 and later and in Windows Server 2019

So let's start!!

Openssh Windows Server 2016

How to Start the OpenSSH Server in Windows 10 Double-click the sshd entry in Services to open its properties. On the 'Log On' tab, see the user account which is used by the sshd server. In my case, it is NT Service sshd.

Openssh Ssh Server Settings

  1. Both the ssh client and the ssh server features are a bit hidden and need to get activated and configured: Enable OpenSSH client The openssh client is a Windows capability (aka a “Feature on Demand V2” ).
  2. Openssh-server is a sandboxed environment that allows ssh access without giving keys to the entire server. Giving ssh access via private key often means giving full access to the server. This container creates a limited and sandboxed environment that others can ssh into.

How to Identify if Windows 10 Open SSH Server installed from GUI

Openssh Ssh Server

Before start with the installation its better to identify if already OpenSSH Server installed.

  • Click Start and Gear Icon
  • Click in Apps




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