Deploying OpenSSH Service on Windows 10+ Hosts

Pre-requisites

  • The host is running Windows 10 (version 1809 or greater) or Windows 11.

  • The user is signed in as an account that is a member of the built-in Administrator group.

Deploying OpenSSH Service

  1. On Windows 10+ host, right-click Windows left button, go to Apps and Features.

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  2. Under Add a feature select OpenSSH Server.

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  3. Using Windows search tool search and select Services.

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  4. Search and right-click OpenSSH SSH Server, and click Properties.

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  5. Under Startup type, select Automatic and press OK.

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  6. Restart the OpenSSH SSH Server service by right-clicking the service and press Restart.

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