SSH Toolbox
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Reporting a problem?
Please include:
- App version (Settings → About)
- Device and iOS or Android version
- What you did, and what happened
Never send us passwords, private keys or passphrases. We will never ask for them.
Frequently asked questions
Which devices are supported?
iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.6 or later, and Android phones and tablets with Android 10 or later.
Which keys can I use?
The app can generate Ed25519, RSA 3072 and RSA 4096 keys. You can import OpenSSH or PEM private keys (RSA, ECDSA or Ed25519) by pasting them or picking a file; the passphrase is asked for when the key needs one. Open a key to copy or share its public key for your server's authorized_keys.
Does it work with two-factor authentication?
Yes. Prompts from the server, such as one-time codes and Duo, are shown for you to answer, including on servers that ask for a key and then a code.
How do I connect through a jump host (bastion)?
Add the jump host as a connection of its own, then choose it as the jump host in the connection behind it. Chains of several hops work. Each hop signs in with its own key or password and has its own host key check.
The app says a server's host key has changed. What should I do?
Stop and check with whoever runs the server. A changed key can mean the server was reinstalled, or that someone is intercepting the connection, so the app refuses to continue. Once you have confirmed the new key is genuine, open Settings → Trusted servers, forget the server, and connect again to trust the new fingerprint.
Where do downloaded files go?
On iOS, to the app's folder in the Files app (On My iPhone or On My iPad → SSH Toolbox). On Android, to
Downloads/SSH Toolbox. Existing files are never overwritten.I moved to a new phone and my passwords and keys are missing.
That is by design. Passwords, private keys and passphrases are kept only in the secure storage of the device they were saved on, and are left out of backups and transfers. Connections and snippets can come across with your device backup; enter the passwords again and import your private keys on the new device.
How do I remove my data?
Delete connections, keys and snippets in the app, and use Settings → Saved passwords to remove saved passwords. Uninstalling the app removes its data. We hold no data about you. See the privacy policy.