# SSH button

> With this application you can send ssh commands to Linux hosts via a button.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pd7l.sshbutton](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pd7l.sshbutton)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pd7l.sshbutton`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** David Grootendorst
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 52,218
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (472 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.47
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-18
- **First published:** 2014-06-04
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 3.99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pd7l.sshbutton)
- **Website:** [http://www.pa7lim.nl/ssh-button-for-android/](http://www.pa7lim.nl/ssh-button-for-android/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pa7lim.nl/sshbutton-privacy/](https://www.pa7lim.nl/sshbutton-privacy/)

## Description

**SSH Button** is a powerful Android application that enables you to send SSH commands to Linux or Unix hosts effortlessly via customizable buttons. Create buttons to execute commands like rebooting a Raspberry Pi or restarting services with a single tap.

Each button can be personalized with a label, the specific command, target host IP or hostname, username, password, optional private SSH key, and SSH port. This app is ideal for quick and immediate command execution on remote Linux machines, perfect for administrators and developers seeking convenient remote control from their mobile devices.

Please note, it works best with commands that return immediately to ensure smooth operation. Simplify remote Linux management with SSH Button and execute essential commands anytime, anywhere!

## Rankings

- #294,727 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.pd7l.sshbutton.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

SSH Button is appreciated for its simplicity, ease of use, and reliable SSH command execution with useful widget support. However, users commonly report difficulties with SSH key authentication and file selection, insufficient documentation, storage permission issues on newer Android versions, and desire for advanced UI features such as button categorization and status feedback. Despite these drawbacks, it remains a valuable tool for remote device control and server management.

### Pros

- Simple and straightforward UI, making it easy to use.
- Effectively performs SSH commands remotely as intended.
- Widget support enhances convenience.
- Lightweight and functional for remote server management.
- Reliable for common tasks like router management and server control.

### Cons

- Lack of clear documentation or instructional information presents a learning barrier.
- Issues with selecting and authenticating SSH private keys, with some users experiencing failures.
- Storage permission problems, especially on newer Android versions like Android 14.
- No support for button categorization, making widget management difficult when many buttons exist.
- Absence of advanced features like SSH logs, button reordering by drag-and-drop (though workaround exists), or status feedback from commands.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pd7l.sshbutton)