Run PuTTY directly from any location without installation - perfect for USB drives and restricted environments
Portable PuTTY is the standalone executable version of PuTTY that runs without requiring installation. Simply download the .exe file and run it directly from any location on your computer, USB drive, or network share.
This version is perfect for environments where you cannot install software, when working on multiple computers, or when you need quick access to SSH functionality without administrative privileges.
Download the appropriate version for your system:
Common locations include:
Double-click the putty.exe file to launch PuTTY immediately. No installation wizard, no admin rights required.
Download all PuTTY tools in portable format for a complete SSH toolkit:
Keep PuTTY on a USB drive to quickly access servers from any workstation without needing to install software on each machine.
In locked-down corporate environments where software installation is restricted, portable PuTTY provides immediate SSH access.
Deploy PuTTY across multiple computers by simply copying the executable to a network share or distributing via USB.
Keep portable PuTTY as a backup SSH client that's always available when other tools fail or are unavailable.
Perfect for computer labs and training environments where consistent tool availability is needed without installation complexity.
Portable PuTTY stores settings in the Windows registry, just like the installed version. For truly portable sessions, consider using session files or command-line parameters.
Sessions and settings are stored in: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SimonTatham\PuTTY
For truly portable operation, use command line parameters:
putty.exe -ssh username@hostname -P 22 -i keyfile.ppkYou can export registry settings from one machine and import them on another to transfer your session configurations.