PuTTY Tools & Utilities

The PuTTY suite includes several powerful command-line utilities and tools. Learn how to use each one effectively for SSH key management, file transfers, and automation.

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PuTTYgen - SSH Key Generator

Generate and manage SSH keys for secure authentication

Keywords: puttygen, putty keygen, ssh key generation

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PSCP - Secure Copy Protocol

Command-line tool for secure file transfers between systems

Keywords: pscp, putty scp, secure file transfer

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Plink - Command-Line SSH

Automate SSH connections and execute remote commands via scripts

Keywords: plink, plink.exe, ssh automation

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PSFTP - Secure File Transfer

Interactive SFTP client for managing remote files

Keywords: psftp, putty sftp, file transfer protocol

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SuperPuTTY - Multi-Tab Interface

GUI wrapper for managing multiple PuTTY sessions in tabs

Keywords: superputty, multi putty, tabbed ssh

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Pageant - SSH Authentication Agent

Store and manage SSH private keys for seamless authentication

Keywords: pageant, ssh agent, key management

Essential Tools

PuTTYgen and Pageant are essential for secure SSH key-based authentication. Start here if you're setting up passwordless login.

Learn About SSH Keys →

Automation Tools

Plink and PSCP are perfect for scripting and automation. Integrate SSH operations into your batch files and PowerShell scripts.

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