PuTTY
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.
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.
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.