Only SSH v2 is supported, SSH v1 has inherent design flaws which makes it vulnerable and it has been generally considered obsolete. |
SSH SHell
Option |
Description |
Host |
Enter the remote host name to connect. |
Port |
Enter the port to connect. |
Username |
Enter the username to connect. |
Password |
Enter the password to connect. |
Always ask for password |
Always ask for a password when connecting with SSH Shell. |
Verbose |
Enable verbose logging to record more information than the usual logging mode. |
The private key setting allows you to provide a key file instead of a password for SSH connections.
SSH Shell - Private key
Option |
Description |
Private key type |
Select between: No private key: No private key will be sent. File: Allows you to select a key file to submit as credentials. Data: Allows you to specify the textual data of the key. This results in the key being stored within the entry itself and eases distribution. Repository: Allows you to specify a repository for the private key. My personal private key: Allows you to select My Personal Private Key in the drop down menu to use this key instead of typing your private key every time. |
Repository |
Indicate the repository to use for private key. Available when repository private key type is selected. |
Passphrase |
Indicate a passphrase to use. |
File |
Name of the file containing the key. You can use environment variables as in the screen capture above. |
Private Key Data |
Indicate the private key |
X11 is the X Window System which allows you to run software on a UNIX/Linux server in a Windows-like way such that you can use your mouse to click around in it.
SSH Shell - X11 Forwarding
Option |
Description |
X11 Forwarding |
Enable this option to forward your X11 packets through your SSH connection to automatically sets your display environment variable for you. |
SSH Shell - Advanced
Option |
Description |
Internet protocol |
This option allows the user to select between the old and new Internet protocols and addressing schemes, choose between: •Default (WinSCP) •IPv4 •IPv6 |
Allow agent forwarding |
Enable to allow the key agent forward to use your local SSH key instead of having to leave them on your server. |
Please see General, More, Information or Attachments for more information on the other side menus.