SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that allows a secure access over an encrypted connection. Reverse SSH is a technique that can be used to access systems (that are behind a firewall) from the outside world.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Server connection |
|
Host | Displays the Host name or IP address for the SSH connection |
SSH Port | Displays the port for the SSH connection. Default:22 |
Username | Displays the username. |
Key File | Displays the name of the key file. Clicking Upload Key will upload the key file to the server. |
Reverse Tunnel |
|
Remote Source Port | Displays the remote source port. |
Local Destination IP | Displays the IP address of the local destination. |
Local Destination Port | Displays the port number of the local destination. |
Status | Displays the status of the SSH tunnel. |
To create an SSH connection:
- Click the Add Connections button.
- In the Host field, enter the IP address or host name of the host that you wish to access.
- In the Port field, enter the port number to access the host.
- Click Apply.