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PuTTY is an SSH and telnet client that runs on Windows, Linux and UNIX. This terminal emulator establishes a TCP/IP connection and works with multiple network protocols. | PuTTY is an SSH and telnet client that runs on Windows, Linux and UNIX. This terminal emulator establishes a TCP/IP connection and works with multiple network protocols. | ||
{{ | {{Hint|Did you know that the '''TTY''' in Pu'''TTY''' is a UNIX terminal command that prints the name of the terminal you're connected to? It's derived from the word '''T'''ele'''TY'''pewriter. }} | ||
== How to Install Putty on Windows == | == How to Install Putty on Windows == | ||
== Step 1: Download the installation package== | == Step 1: Download the installation package== | ||
Launch your favourite browser and download Putty from the official site | Launch your favourite browser and download Putty from the official site: | ||
[https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html] | [https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html] | ||
Click putty-version-installer.msi if you're on a 32-bit computer or | Click <code>putty-version-installer.msi</code> if you're on a 32-bit computer or | ||
putty-64bit-version-installer.msi if your PC has a 64-bit processor | <code>putty-64bit-version-installer.msi</code> if your PC has a 64-bit processor. | ||
[[File:32bit 64 bit.png|center]] | [[File:32bit 64 bit.png|center]] | ||
{{GoingDeeper| | {{GoingDeeper| | ||
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You must have administrative privileges to install PuTTY. | You must have administrative privileges to install PuTTY. | ||
Launch the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file. | Launch the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file. | ||
Click "Next" throughout the wizard to Install PuTTY with all the default(recommended) options. You may change the installation directory. You can choose whether to create a desktop shortcut and associate PuTTY with .ppk files (private keys for connecting securely to other computers). These options are enabled by default | Click "Next" throughout the wizard to Install PuTTY with all the default (recommended) options. You may change the installation directory. You can choose whether to create a desktop shortcut and associate PuTTY with .ppk files (private keys for connecting securely to other computers). These options are enabled by default. | ||
[[File:Step 1 installing putty.png|center]] | [[File:Step 1 installing putty.png|center]] | ||
[[File:Installation directory.png|center]] | [[File:Installation directory.png|center]] | ||
[[File:Installing putty.png|center]] | [[File:Installing putty.png|center]] | ||
You may get this prompt depending on your current UAC settings. Click "Yes" | |||
You may get this prompt depending on your current UAC settings. Click "Yes". | |||
[[File:UAC prompt.png|center]] | [[File:UAC prompt.png|center]] | ||
The installer will run for a few seconds. | |||
Untick "view the README file" and click "Finish" | |||
The installer will run for a few seconds. Untick "view the README file" and click "Finish". | |||
[[File:Finish.png|center]] | [[File:Finish.png|center]] | ||
== [OPTIONAL] Step 3: | |||
Run PuTTY by double-clicking on | Congratulations! You've just installed PuTTY. | ||
== [OPTIONAL] Step 3: Launching PuTTY== | |||
Run PuTTY by double-clicking on its newly created desktop shortcut or by searching "PuTTY" on the Start Menu. | |||
[[File:Putty running.png|center]] | [[File:Putty running.png|center]] | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 21 October 2020
Introduction[edit]
PuTTY is an SSH and telnet client that runs on Windows, Linux and UNIX. This terminal emulator establishes a TCP/IP connection and works with multiple network protocols.
Helpful Hint
How to Install Putty on Windows[edit]
Step 1: Download the installation package[edit]
Launch your favourite browser and download Putty from the official site: www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html
Click putty-version-installer.msi if you're on a 32-bit computer or
putty-64bit-version-installer.msi if your PC has a 64-bit processor.
Tip: All newer (>2015) computers have a 64-bit processor except for the budget ones. You can determine whether your PC is 32-bit or 64-bit by right-clicking on the (This PC/my computer) icon on your desktop and choosing properties.
Step 2: Installing PuTTY[edit]
You must have administrative privileges to install PuTTY. Launch the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file. Click "Next" throughout the wizard to Install PuTTY with all the default (recommended) options. You may change the installation directory. You can choose whether to create a desktop shortcut and associate PuTTY with .ppk files (private keys for connecting securely to other computers). These options are enabled by default.
You may get this prompt depending on your current UAC settings. Click "Yes".
The installer will run for a few seconds. Untick "view the README file" and click "Finish".
Congratulations! You've just installed PuTTY.
[OPTIONAL] Step 3: Launching PuTTY[edit]
Run PuTTY by double-clicking on its newly created desktop shortcut or by searching "PuTTY" on the Start Menu.
