PuTTY User Guides & Tutorials

Prerequisites

• PuTTY installed on your Windows computer
• SSH server details (hostname/IP, username, password/key)
• Network access to the server

Step 1: Launch PuTTY

1. Double-click the PuTTY icon or executable file
2. The PuTTY Configuration window will open
3. You'll see the Session category selected by default

Step 2: Enter Connection Details

1. Host Name: Enter your server's IP address or hostname
2. Port: Usually 22 for SSH (change if your server uses a different port)
3. Connection Type: Select "SSH"
4. Session Name: Type a memorable name (optional but recommended)

Step 3: Configure Username (Optional)

1. Click "Connection" → "Data" in the left panel
2. Enter your username in "Auto-login username"
3. This saves time during login

Step 4: Save Your Session

1. Return to the "Session" category
2. Click "Save" to store your configuration
3. You can now quickly connect by loading this saved session

Step 5: Connect

1. Click "Open" to start the connection
2. If this is your first time connecting, you'll see a security alert about the host key
3. Click "Yes" to accept (after verifying the fingerprint if security is critical)
4. Enter your password when prompted

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