PuTTY 9.1.4

PuTTY is a versatile and highly configurable terminal emulator tool that allows users to connect to remote servers securely. Originally developed for Microsoft Windows PC operating systems, PuTTY is now available for Apple Mac and Linux computers as well.

With PuTTY, users can connect to remote servers using various network protocols such as file transfer protocol (FTP), secure shell (SSH), secure copy protocol (SCP), and Telnet. It offers a secure and reliable way to transfer data through the network.

PuTTY is particularly popular for its SSH client capabilities. It provides a secure connection between devices, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data privacy. It also supports Telnet connections, which were the predecessors of SSH.

Mac users can benefit from PuTTY's extensive features and customization options. It offers alert alterations, automatic login facilitations, cursor configurations, keyboard constructions, mouse and trackpad actions, proxy setups, session operations, terminal window restructuring, and more.

Installing PuTTY on a Mac is straightforward. Once installed, users can access the intuitive user interface, which allows them to configure various settings for their PuTTY sessions. They can specify the destination they want to connect to, choose the preferred connection type (Raw, Rlogin, Serial, SSH, or Telnet), and manage their saved sessions.

PuTTY is not the only SSH client available for Mac users, but it is highly regarded for its reliability and extensive functionality. It allows users to edit, navigate, and manipulate server files using terminal commands. Some commonly used commands include 'ls' for listing directories, 'cd' for changing the directory, 'cp' for copying files, 'mkdir' for creating directories, 'rm' for removing files, and 'wget' for downloading files from networks.

Overall, PuTTY is a powerful and efficient SSH client that provides secure and reliable connections for managing remote servers. Whether you are a network manager, programmer, or developer, PuTTY offers the necessary tools and features to streamline your workflow and ensure data security.