OpenSSH is a simple tool that lets you connect one device to another using the internet in a secure way. With OpenSSH, you can control a server, access files, and run commands from your Android phone just like using a computer. It is widely used by developers and system administrators for remote access.
Installation Commands
Update Termux and install OpenSSH:
pkg update && pkg upgrade && pkg install openssh -y
Check installation:
ssh -V
Usage Commands
Connect to a remote server:
ssh username@hostname
Connect using IP address:
ssh username@192.168.1.1
Connect using custom port:
ssh -p 22 username@hostname
Generate SSH key:
ssh-keygen
Copy SSH key to server:
ssh-copy-id username@hostname
Start SSH server in Termux:
sshd
Check current IP address:
ip a
Connect to your Termux from another device:
ssh user@your_ip -p 8022
Stop SSH server:
pkill sshd
