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SSH

Cryptographic network protocol used for secure remote login and other services.

Secure Shell Protocol

Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol used primarily to operate network services securely over an unsecured network. It provides secure remote login and other features like file transfer and port forwarding, encrypting all communications between two machines.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛs ˈeɪtʃ/

Etymology

SSH is an acronym for Secure Shell, a cryptographic network protocol.

Explain Like I’m 5

SSH is like a secret tunnel that lets you safely log into computers and servers from far away, keeping your information private.

Fun Facts

SSH was created in 1995 as a replacement for Telnet and rlogin
It's used by developers to access servers and systems administrators to manage networks
SSH is open-source software

FAQ

What is SSH? It's a protocol for secure remote access
How does it work? It uses encryption to protect data transmitted over the network
Is SSH secure? Yes, it's considered a very secure protocol

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

Secure Shell

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

network protocol

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

internet network

Indexes

data communication network protocol security

Related

SFTP

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