# SSH Client - Terminal & SFTP > Professional SSH & SFTP client. Manage servers, keys, and transfers with ease. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.johnan.sshclient](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.johnan.sshclient) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.johnan.sshclient` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Johan Nenzén - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 5,372 - **Version:** 1.0.16 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-12 - **First published:** 2026-02-24 - **Publisher country:** SE - **Size:** 15 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.johnan.sshclient) - **Website:** [https://ssh-client.nanzen.se/](https://ssh-client.nanzen.se/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nanzen.se/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.nanzen.se/privacy_policy.html) ## Description The Ultimate SSH Client, SFTP File Manager & Linux Terminal for Android

A modern, secure, and professional SSH terminal emulator designed for developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and IT professionals. Manage remote Linux servers, execute Bash/Zsh scripts, run Docker containers, and transfer files via SFTP effortlessly with an intuitive Material 3 interface and an industrial-grade secure core.

Whether you are managing AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean VPS instances, home lab routers, a Raspberry Pi, or enterprise Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS servers on the go, this app provides the robust CLI features you need.

CORE FEATURES (FREE)
• Robust SSH Connections: Powered by a highly reliable SSHJ engine supporting password authentication and modern SSH keys (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519, and PuTTY .ppk keys).
• SFTP File Browser & Manager: A fully integrated graphical SFTP client. Browse, upload, download, and edit files effortlessly over your secure SSH tunnel.
• Bastion & Jump Host Proxy: Connect securely to remote servers behind firewalls or private VPC networks by routing connections through intermediary jump hosts.
• Advanced Terminal Emulation: Full XTerm-256 color rendering with integrated Nerd Fonts, Tmux/Screen compatibility, and Material 3 Dark/Light themes.
• Tabbed Multi-Session Terminal: Run multiple SSH sessions simultaneously in the background and switch between active server connections seamlessly.
• Local Port Forwarding & Tunneling: Configure local port forwarding rules and SOCKS5 proxies to access internal web services and databases securely.
• Hardware Volume Zoom: Instantly adjust terminal font size using physical volume keys.
• Persistent Sessions: Keep active SSH connections alive with customizable keep-alive intervals and background service persistence.
• Paste Guard Protection: Built-in safety warnings for multi-line pastes to prevent accidental execution of dangerous shell commands.
• Auto-Run Startup Scripts: Configure specific commands or shell scripts to execute automatically upon SSH connection.
• Server Host Groups: Organize vast lists of Linux servers, VPS nodes, and networking gear into searchable categories.

AUTOMATON & SNIPPETS ENGINE
• Save frequently used terminal commands as Quick Snippets for one-tap execution.
• Dynamic Variable Substitution: Insert variables like ${hostname}, ${date}, or custom prompt inputs into commands before execution.
• Interactive Key Bar: Quick access to special terminal keys (Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt, Pipe, Arrow Keys) and saved snippets right above your keyboard.

UNLOCK PROFESSIONAL FEATURES (PRO)
Upgrade with a simple, one-time purchase to supercharge your DevOps workflow:
• SSH Agent Forwarding: Securely forward local SSH keys to remote servers for multi-hop bastion setups without copying private keys.
• Biometric App Security: Protect server credentials, saved keys, and connection data with Fingerprint or Face Unlock authentication.
• Encrypted Backup & Restore: Export and encrypt your entire host list, snippets, and settings for seamless migration across Android devices.
• Customizable Quick Key Bar: Fully tailor terminal shortcut keys and snippets to match your specific command-line workflow.

ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY & PRIVACY
• All private SSH keys and credentials are encrypted using Android Keystore hardware-backed encryption.
• Strict Host Key Verification prevents Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks.
• 100% Private: Zero tracking, zero telemetry, and no logging of your keystrokes or terminal output.

The complete OpenSSH client, PuTTY alternative, JuiceSSH alternative, and Linux terminal emulator for Android. Download SSH Client today to manage your cloud infrastructure, Docker nodes, and SFTP transfers anywhere! ## Rankings - #699,320 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.johnan.sshclient.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [SSH Terminal & SFTP Client Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mughu.ssh_terminal) — 40 users - [SSH Terminal Client](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tower.ssh.client) — 33,717 users, 2.25 / 5 - [SSH & SFTP Client](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.id.kekasi.sshclient) — 59 users - [LR SSH Client](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lr.sshclient) — 67 users - [Pocket SSH](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anhdao.sshclient) — 16 users - [Yterm : SSH & SFTP](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zxt.yterm) — 40 users - [Terminal Shell SSH](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nexterm.app) — 1,983 users - [SSH Client, SFTP & Terminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cosmovex.shellpilot) — 2,805 users - [SFTP Access](https://chrome-stats.com/d/in.sahinthomas.sftp_access) — 71 users - [SSH Client - SFTP & Terminal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wovex.mono_link) — 197 users - [Pocket SSH](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibnuomarfx.pocket_ssh) — 9 users - [SSH Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.onuraltun.sshtool) — 27 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.johnan.sshclient)