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PuTTY 0.85 for Windows

by Simon Tatham · Free · Updated 2 Nov 2026
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Install with one command — open Windows Terminal or PowerShell and paste:
winget install --id PuTTY.PuTTY -e
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Classic SSH and Telnet client for Windows

PuTTY is a small, free terminal client used to connect to servers and network equipment over SSH, Telnet and serial links. It can save sessions, generate SSH keys and forward ports, and has been a trusted tool for system administrators for decades.

Modern Windows includes an SSH command, but PuTTY remains useful for saved sessions and serial connections. Its settings window looks old-fashioned.

Pros

  • Small and reliable
  • Saved sessions
  • SSH key generator

Cons

  • Dated settings window

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Technical details

Version0.85
LicenseFree
DeveloperSimon Tatham
File size—
Last updated
winget IDPuTTY.PuTTY
RequirementsWindows 11
Windows 10