First Connection

Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-freessh.vercel.app/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

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1. Create a Connection

1. Open Home > Connections
2. Click New Connection
3. Fill in:

• Name
• Host
• Port (22 default)
• Username
• Authentication method

• TERM preset or custom value
• Per-connection terminal font size
• Per-connection terminal theme
• Startup command and startup command delay (ms)

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2. Choose Authentication

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Password

1. Select Password
2. Enter password
3. Password is stored in your system keychain

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Public Key

1. Select Public Key
2. Use an existing key, or paste/import a private key
3. If encrypted, provide passphrase (stored in keychain)

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3. Save and Connect

1. Click Save & Connect
2. Review host key fingerprint on first connection
3. Click Accept only if fingerprint matches what you expect

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What You Should See

• A new terminal tab for the connected host
• Session actions in tab context menu (including SFTP)
• Connection saved on Home for next use

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Where to Go Next