How to Enable SSH on Windows (Complete Guide to Enable OpenSSH Server)

Windows 10 and Windows 11 include an OpenSSH Server that can be enabled in just a few steps.

This guide walks you through the quickest way to install and start the SSH server.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11
• Administrator access to the computer

Step 1: Install the OpenSSH Server

Open PowerShell as an Administrator and run the following command:

Step 2: Verify the SSH Service

Check whether the SSH server service is installed and view its current status by running:

Step 3: Start the SSH Service

Run the following command to start the SSH service immediately and configure it to start automatically whenever Windows boots.

Once the service is running, your Windows machine is ready to accept incoming SSH connections.

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