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OpenSSH on Windows
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`OpenSSH <http://www.openssh.org/>`_ (Secure Shell) is a program to log into another computer over a network, to execute commands in a remote computer, and to move files from one computer to another. It provides strong authentication and secure communications over insecure channels.

1. Installation
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1.1 Download
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An OpenSSH port for Windows can be downloaded from `mls-software.com <http://www.mls-software.com/opensshd.html>`_.

1.2 Installer
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After downloading the installer, run it and follow the screenshots below.

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2. Configuration
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To complete the installation, some basic configuration should be done manually. Please follow the :doc:`Linux page </software/openssh/configuration>`

3. Usage
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Usage of the SSH command line client is documented on the :doc:`Linux page </software/openssh/usage>`.

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4. Best Practise
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SSH Best Practise is documented on the :doc:`Linux page </software/openssh/best-practice>`.

5. Ressources
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Further ressources about SSH in general are collected on the :doc:`Linux page </software/openssh/ressources>`.