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.
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Server connection
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Host
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Displays the Host name or IP address for the SSH connection
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SSH Port
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Displays the port for the SSH connection.
Default:22
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Username
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Displays the username.
SSH assumes the username on the remote computer is the same as that on the local one.
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Key File
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Displays the name of the key file.
Clicking Upload Key will upload the key file to the server.
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Reverse Tunnel
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Remote Source Port
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Displays the remote source port.
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Local Destination IP
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Displays the IP address of the local destination.
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Local Destination Port
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Displays the port number of the local destination.
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Status
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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.