PuTTY Portable

by John T. Haller

A telnet and SSH client for Windows, along with an xterm terminal emulator

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: John T. Haller

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PuTTY is a popular tool among SSH and Telnet clients. It is equipped with additional connectivity via Raw/TCP and Rlogin. It also has a built-in terminal emulator xterm, which provides an effective environment for advanced users.

PuTTY Portable includes all the same options, but contains all the settings in the same place as the program itself, so there will be no unnecessary entries in the system registry or on the hard disk. You can also carry the program on a "flash drive" and run it from there.

PuTTY Portable allows secure remote access with custom settings, performs without system registry entries, and can be run directly from a flash drive.

A distinctive feature of PuTTY is that you can use it within the legal boundaries of your country, as the program takes into account both local and international cryptographic laws.

PuTTY launches with the opening of its powerful configuration panel, helping you customize and customize your sessions and connections. You can easily select the type of connection (Raw, Telnet, Rlogin, SSH and Serial) and configure the authorization options for the current connection. The terminal section provides several general settings, as well as "line discipline" and remote printer management settings. You can also set up keyboard control, alerts and some other advanced parameters. It is possible to adjust the appearance, behavior and color of the window.

The Connection area allows you to configure low-level TCP connections, the Internet protocol version and authorization details. Once you have configured all the settings, you can control and use the computers that you have connected to. PuTTY allows you to quickly switch between different machines and supports multiple encryption algorithms: AES, DES, Blowfish, 3DES and Arcfour.

Operating System: Windows XP or later
Memory: 128MB RAM minimum
Drive: USB port for flash drive use
Network: Active internet connection for online functionalities

PROS
Easily transferable and usable from any portable storage device.
Offers robust SSH, Telnet, Rlogin and raw TCP client functionalities.
Open-source, free, and regularly updated with security features.

CONS
Lacks advanced features found in other SSH clients.
Not very user-friendly, steep learning curve for beginners.
No official support or updates for the software.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Ollie
Great software allowing connections to web servers and other services like telnet. Much like the full blown version of PuTTY you no longer need to install and can run the software from a memory stick. The portable version of PuTTY has made working within a locked down office environment so much easier.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Max
I love using PuTTY Portable for Windows because it acts as an SSH client, but also doubles as a telnet. I appreciate that I'm able to use it to get connected with my systems when I'm on traveling on the road, and the security and peace of mind that it offers me is just unparalleled. It's so convenient to use because I don't even need to install Windows to run it.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Jake N******g
PuTTY Portable is a free, open-source SSH and telnet client for Windows. It is a lightweight version of PuTTY, the popular terminal emulator for Windows. It is portable, meaning it does not need to be installed and can run from a USB drive or any other portable device. It can be used to connect to remote systems over SSH and telnet, allowing users to access a remote command line interface. It also supports SCP, SFTP, and tunneling.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Oscar Y.
I recently tried the PuTTY Portable software for the first time and found it to be quite handy. It was easy to use and worked well for secure remote login purposes. The user interface is intuitive and the software is lightweight which made it fast to download and install. I also found that the software could be easily configured to meet my needs. The documentation was also very helpful in providing detailed instructions on using the software. I'm glad I gave it a try as I'm looking forward to using it for future projects.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Isaac Kreisle
PuTTY Portable is a great sofware for remore access and tranferring files. It's easy to use and reliable, but it could be improved in terms of speed and stability.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Ben K.
PuTTY Portable is a lightweight and portable application that enables users to securely connect to remote servers via SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin protocols. It allows users to manage multiple sessions, save and load session configurations, and customize terminal settings such as fonts and colors. Additionally, it supports X11 forwarding and port forwarding, making it a flexible tool for remote administration and troubleshooting. Its portable nature allows it to be easily used on different computers without the need for installation or configuration.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Riley P.
PuTTY Portable is a lightweight and efficient terminal emulator software that allows users to remotely access and manage their servers or devices.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Jude
PuTTY Portable is a lightweight, open-source application that offers terminal emulation for a wide range of network protocols like SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. Its most significant feature is its portability, which allows users to manage and control servers and other remote systems directly from a USB stick or any personal data assistant without any installation requirement. This software also provides robust security features, including various authentication methods and data encryption.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Brodie
An efficient, lightweight tool for remote access, offering customizable options and a user-friendly interface.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner John
Reliable, lightweight, perfect for remote SSH access.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Mason
Reliable for remote server access.
Blair
Convenient tool for SSH/Telnet.
Zoe
It's a great portable tool for SSH connections.
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