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How do I download PuTTY for Windows?

Download PuTTY

  1. Open a web browser to visit the official PuTTY download site at www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest. html.
  2. Look for the Package files, MSI (Window Installer) for the 32-bit or 64-bit versions of the latest PuTTY release to download. The 32-bit version of PuTTY [version] installer.

Is PuTTY free to download?

A free, open-source terminal application, PuTTY is easily customizable and highly configurable. Apart from the basic serial terminal communications, SSH, telnet and rlogin, it can also initiate secure file transfers via SCP and SFTP.

How do I download PuTTY and PuTTYgen?

To get PuTTY, go to PuTTY Installation Download page, whereby the complete installation package will be available with setup instructions, installation guide, and download links to all other components of PuTTY such as putty.exe, pscp.exe, psftp.exe, puttytel.exe, plink.exe, pageant.exe and putty.

Does Windows 10 have PuTTY?

On Windows 10, scroll down until you see “PuTTY”. Open the group, and select “PuTTY”. When the software starts, you should get a window with the title “PuTTY Configuration” with a field Host Name in the upper middle part. Try entering a host name to connect to in that field, and click Open.

What is PuTTY exe?

PuTTY is a free implementation of SSH (and telnet) for PCs running Microsoft Windows (it also includes an xterm terminal emulator). You will find PuTTY useful if you want to access an account on a Unix or other multi-user system from a PC (for example your own or one in an internet cafe).

How do I install super PuTTY on Windows 10?

Run superputty.exe from the desktop shortcut. The SuperPutty options window will open. Enter the path to the putty.exe location in your Program Files folder and click OK. You can leave the pscp.exe and mintty.exe locations blank.

Is PuTTY and PuTTYgen same?

PuTTYgen originates from PuTTY and is also part of the PuTTY installation package. It does not matter if you use PuTTYgen from WinSCP or the PuTTY installation package, they are identical. To start PuTTYgen, go to Tools > PuTTYgen on Login dialog.

How do I create a serial connection with PuTTY?

How to Use PuTTY for a Serial Connection

  1. Click on the Windows “Start” menu, and then click on the “PuTTY” program group to open.
  2. Click on the “Serial” radio button to set the connection type.
  3. Type the COM address for the serial port in the “Serial Line” box to select the COM port the serial device is attached to.

How do I install PuTTY on Windows 10?

Installing Putty on Windows

  1. Step 1: Download the Installer. Download the latest PuTTY version from the official website:
  2. Step 2: Configuration and Installation. Double-click the downloaded MSI file to start the installation.
  3. Step 3: Run Putty. Run PuTTY after the installation to make sure it functions properly.

Where can I find PuTTY exe?

Putty.exe file information The file putty.exe is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder (typically C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\).

How do I put PuTTY on my computer?

How to Connect PuTTY

  1. Launch the PuTTY SSH client, then enter your server’s SSH IP and SSH Port. Click the Open button to proceed.
  2. A login as: message will pop-up and asks you to enter your SSH username. For VPS users, this is usually root.
  3. Type your SSH password and press Enter again.