Adding and Managing SSH Connections
Last updated May 7, 2024
Introduction:
Managing your SSH connections efficiently is essential for remote server management, and Termius makes it easy to organize and access your servers from one centralized location. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of adding and managing SSH connections in Termius, so you can streamline your workflow and access your servers with ease.
Adding and Managing SSH Connections:
- Accessing the Connection Manager:
- Launch Termius and navigate to the connection manager by clicking on the "Connections" tab in the sidebar or selecting "Manage Connections" from the main menu.
- Adding a New SSH Connection:
- Click on the "+" icon or the "New Connection" button in the connection manager to add a new SSH connection.
- Enter the necessary connection details, including the hostname or IP address of the remote server, port number, and authentication method (password or SSH key).
- Optionally, you can specify a display name for the connection, choose an icon to represent the server, and assign the connection to a group for organizational purposes.
- Configuring Connection Settings:
- Customize additional connection settings as needed, such as SSH key authentication, tunneling options, and terminal settings.
- Explore advanced options like SSH agent forwarding, TCP keep-alive, and custom command execution to tailor the connection behavior to your preferences.
- Organizing Connections into Groups:
- Group similar connections together for easy access and management by creating host groups in the connection manager.
- Click on the "New Group" button or right-click on an existing connection and select "Move to Group" to organize connections into groups based on criteria such as project, client, or location.
- Editing and Deleting Connections:
- To edit an existing connection, select the connection from the connection manager and click on the "Edit" button or right-click on the connection and choose "Edit Connection."
- Make any necessary changes to the connection details or settings, and click "Save" to apply the changes.
- To delete a connection, select the connection from the connection manager and click on the "Delete" button or right-click on the connection and choose "Delete Connection."
- Connecting to SSH Servers:
- Once you've added and configured your SSH connections, you can easily connect to a server by clicking on its name in the connection manager or double-clicking on the connection.
- Termius will establish a secure SSH connection to the remote server, and you'll be prompted to enter your credentials (if using password authentication) or select the appropriate SSH key (if using key-based authentication).
- Managing Multiple Connections:
- Termius allows you to manage multiple SSH connections simultaneously by opening each connection in a separate terminal tab or window.
- Use the tab bar at the top of the terminal window to switch between different connection sessions, or use keyboard shortcuts to navigate between tabs and terminals with ease.
Conclusion:
That's it! You're now equipped with the knowledge to add, organize, and manage SSH connections in Termius like a pro. If you have any questions about adding and managing SSH connections or need assistance with specific features, don't hesitate to explore the built-in help resources or reach out to our support team for assistance.