# ZestSSH > Secure SSH client with terminal, SFTP, keys, snippets & encrypted cloud sync. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.affluentlabs.zestssh](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.affluentlabs.zestssh) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.affluentlabs.zestssh` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Affluent Labs - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 139 - **Version:** 1.9.8 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-10 - **First published:** 2026-04-11 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 59 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-15 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.affluentlabs.zestssh) - **Website:** [https://affluentlabs.dev/](https://affluentlabs.dev/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://affluentlabs.dev/privacy](https://affluentlabs.dev/privacy) ## Description ZestSSH is a modern, secure SSH client built for sysadmins, developers, and anyone who manages servers from their phone. Designed as a fresh replacement for outdated terminals with no subscriptions and no per-device fees.

TERMINAL
- Full xterm-256color terminal emulator with UTF-8 and emoji support
- Custom keyboard row with Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, arrows, and special characters
- Pinch to zoom font size, multiple font options including JetBrains Mono
- Keep screen awake during sessions
- Hardware keyboard support (Bluetooth and USB)

CONNECTIONS
- Save unlimited connections with color-coded groups
- Quick connect bar — type user@host and go
- Connection health status at a glance
- Auto-reconnect on network change
- Jump host support for bastion/proxy setups

IDENTITY & KEY MANAGEMENT
- Generate Ed25519, ECDSA, and RSA keys on device
- Import keys from OpenSSH and PuTTY formats
- Reusable identities across multiple connections
- Secure key storage using device hardware encryption

SNIPPETS (Pro)
- Save frequently used commands, execute with one tap
- Variable substitution — fill in values before running
- Categories and grouping for organization
- Run snippets automatically on connect

SFTP FILE BROWSER (Pro)
- Browse, upload, download, and manage remote files
- Create, rename, and delete files and directories
- Transfer progress with resume support

PORT FORWARDING (Pro)
- Local, remote, and dynamic SOCKS5 forwarding
- Saved forwarding rules per connection
- Visual status indicator for active tunnels

SECURITY
- App lock with PIN and biometric authentication
- AES-256 encrypted local database
- Modern cryptography — Ed25519, ChaCha20, AES-256-GCM
- No legacy or weak algorithms supported

CLOUD SYNC (Pro + Sync)
- Zero-knowledge encrypted sync — we cannot see your data
- Sync connections, keys, snippets, and settings across devices
- Encrypted backup and restore
- Sign in with Google or Apple

THEMES
- Dark mode default with orange accent
- Multiple terminal color schemes
- Custom font selection

BUILT FOR SYSADMINS
- Designed by a sysadmin who manages 20+ servers daily
- No subscriptions. No per-device fees. One-time purchases only.
- Actively maintained — not another abandoned SSH app.

Pro: $10 one-time — unlocks snippets, SFTP, port forwarding, themes, and more.
Cloud Sync: $20 one-time — adds encrypted cross-device sync.

From the ashes of JuiceSSH. Just SSH that works. ## Rankings - #1,857,475 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.affluentlabs.zestssh.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Zync - Secure SSH & SFTP](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bq011.zync) — 27 users - [YuzuSSH: SSH Client & Terminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alitheg.yuzussh) — 2,802 users - [IronCode SSH](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ironcode.ssh_client) — 365 users - [VibeShell - SSH Terminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kr.co.wevesolutions.vibeshell) — 4 users - [Mobile SSH](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whazza.mobilessh) - [Yterm : SSH & SFTP](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zxt.yterm) — 40 users - [ZXshell - SSH Terminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.finzaiko.zxshell) — 146 users - [SSH Term](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.obuto.sshterm) — 745 users - [Terminal Shell SSH](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nexterm.app) — 2,011 users - [Shelify SSH Remote Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shellify.app) — 56 users - [termique - SSH Client](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.termique.mobile) — 16 users - [SSH Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adamspierredavid.ssh_manager) — 978 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.affluentlabs.zestssh)