Frequently asked Questions about SSH

What is ssh?

How can I SSH to another host without using a password?

How can I use passwordless login, without having to enter my passphrase every time?

How can I securely copy files and programs from one computer to another?

Can I run graphical programs on another computer and have them displayed here?

Yes. Just include the -X option when you SSH to the other computer. That will forward your X session over an encrypted tunnel. A little slow, but nice and secure. Or enable X forwarding on the remote page, with the following changes. :

       /etc/ssh/sshd_config
       X11Forwarding yes
       X11DisplayOffset 10

Is there a Windows SSH client?

Yes. PuTTY is the most highly regarded and easy to use.

The ssh that comes with cygwin is virtually identical to what you'd expect to see on a UNIX system and Linux. If you're using Linux and have to use a MSWindows? machine, the first thing you should do is to install the full cygwin suite.

Is there a Windows scp (secure copy) client?

Yes. WinSCP