About SSH Pilot
SSH Pilot is a user-friendly SSH connection manager featuring built-in tabbed terminal, remote file management, key transfer, port forwarding and more. It's an alternative to Putty, Termius and Mobaxterm.
Manage multiple machines from a unified, clean interface
Transfer files to and from servers using the built-in file manager (SFTP and SCP)
Tuned for fast keyboard navigation with customizable shortcuts
Easily generate and transfer SSH keys to servers
Loads existing ~/.ssh/config and works with standard SSH keys and settings
Configure local, remote and dynamic port forwarding
Server grouping
How to install SSH Pilot
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.mfat.sshpilot
- Open SSH Pilot once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is SSH Pilot free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where SSH Pilot is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install SSH Pilot from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.mfat.sshpilot. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is SSH Pilot safe?
SSH Pilot downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.