What is SSH?
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What is SSH?
SSH (secure shell) is a network protocol to provide secure remote access to systems, comes with strong authentication and encrypted data communication.
SSH is short for secure shell and is a network protocol to provide secure remote access to systems. It comes with strong authentication and encrypted data communication. SSH is used on Linux, BSD, and other Unix-based operating systems, with SSH clients available to other operating systems.
SSH details
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Default port | 22 |
| Default protocol | TCP |
More information about SSH
Learn more about SSH: SSH configuration and settings. Topics include:
- SSH agent
- SSH client configuration
- SSH server configuration
- SSH keys
