new version 2.0.4 released

Changelog

• Minor improvements to the GUI (tab title text, connection groups form)

Portable Edition: WinSSHTerm-2.0.4.zip

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.ZIP): CF046D2FAD695DEA139398BAAC00953851FD809374835D8FBB5A61BB86FBF244

Installer Edition: WinSSHTerm-2.0.4.msi

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.MSI): 8FC80E2B4563197CBCD36F4341C538582EDC45553F79AAF0C95E2FBDD14F0964

new version 2.0.3 released

Changelog

• It is now possible to open a connection group at startup with the command line argument "/congroup". E.g.: WinSSHTerm.exe /congroup="My Group" (thanks to Adrian P.)
• Minor changes to the GUI
• Applied code changes from v1

Portable Edition: WinSSHTerm-2.0.3.zip

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.ZIP): C2F435BF50BDC063C52C3ED5A16DF8FC92D2BD55D2982C1DF7A5E3051EC1FD58

Installer Edition: WinSSHTerm-2.0.3.msi

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.MSI): 8FC80E2B4563197CBCD36F4341C538582EDC45553F79AAF0C95E2FBDD14F0964

new version 1.12.9 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: The layout got reset after updating WinSSHTerm
• Persisting preferences and connections now more robust to system crashes (see point 14 in the FAQ section)

Portable Edition: WinSSHTerm-1.12.9.zip

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.ZIP): 95D92BB176A30563CE384862AD8C9F2E2FC7B552CEB3AFF896EFD2A5B4C5FB2B

Installer Edition: WinSSHTerm-1.12.9.msi

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.MSI): 510CC698CBA24BB2141FDA62938AD89B7732579900526CA899CEA6C510671BA5

new version 2.0.2 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: In some cases the connections were not correctly displayed in the Connection Groups form
• Changed implementation for displaying pop-ups
• Minor changes to the GUI
• Applied code changes from v1

Portable Edition: WinSSHTerm-2.0.2.zip

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.ZIP): E62E560DE5DF10CDA0CB82198799CEEA0CE5B70A68F060753CDEB7B3A5629B6E

Installer Edition: WinSSHTerm-2.0.2.msi

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.MSI): 9C1F2673D34570A4586569F92046B9F1F69A2210DB24AB4BD79FACD456CADFB1

new version 1.12.8 released

Changelog

• Improved implementation for persisting the connections (see point 14 in the FAQ section)

Portable Edition: WinSSHTerm-1.12.8.zip

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.ZIP): 029E1686C02541B2D81C3ED245930FD9E23DDC75A39E683EC10DBC40980F43D6

Installer Edition: WinSSHTerm-1.12.8.msi

Mirror: Google Drive

SHA256 (.MSI): A41346E464A7877EFDC7073E588CEBBF471532E2AB45E5235636D98139381ED2

new version 1.12.7 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Deleting a folder in the connections tree did not work properly

new version 2.0.1 released

Please note: WinSSHTerm v2 contains donation pop-ups. v1 will stay pop-up free, but with less features than v2.

Changelog

• New feature: Open multiple connections quickly with 'File->Connection Groups' (thanks to Scott H.)

new version 1.12.6 released

Changelog

• Added a shortcut for cloning a connection in the connection tree (thanks to Serge S.)

new version 1.12.5 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: After updating to version 1.12.4 the settings for the jump server were not loaded

new version 1.12.4 released

Changelog

• New option to change the scrollbar behaviour on display activity under Preferences -> Terminal

new version 1.12.3 released

Changelog

• New option to always allow to reconnect in the tab context menu under Preferences->General (thanks to Jeff G.)
• New option to globally enable TCP Keepalives (Preferences->Terminal) which can improve the detection of disconnected sessions

new version 1.12.2 released

Changelog

• New feature: Trigger 'Copy Files' by clicking on a node in the connections tree with the middle mouse button
• Work around: Added smaller terminal font sizes, which you will need if you use a high dpi monitor with activated scaling on Windows 10 (thanks to Patrik L.)

new screencast - Create and connect to an AWS EC2 instance

new version 1.12.1 released

Changelog

• WinSSHTerm won't ask for donations any longer

new version 1.12.0 released

Please note: As I don't want to force Windows 10 users to install the old .NET Framework 3.5 as a prerequisite any longer, WinSSHTerm is now running under .NET Framework 4.0. That means it will run out of the box on Windows 10. If you're still on Windows 7 (like me) you'll have to make sure .NET Framework 4.0 or later is installed to run WinSSHTerm.

Changelog

• Moved from .NET Framework 3.5 to 4.0
• Bug fix: Some bash shortcuts did not work properly in Multi-Input mode (e.g. CTRL-E to jump to the end of line)

PuTTY2WinSSHTerm released

It is now possible to easily migrate from PuTTY to WinSSHTerm (thanks to Alex D. for providing the python script). For more information, please have a look at this GitHub project.

EDIT:  Added support for PuTTY Session Manager and MobaXterm / renamed project to Migrate2WinSSHTerm

new version 1.11.4 released

Changelog

• New feature: Configure shell commands that will be automatically executed after opening a connection (Configuration->Connection->Login Cmds)
• Renamed "Custom Path" to "Login Dir"

new version 1.11.3 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Key combinations in the "Config" window are possible again (thanks to Scott H. for reporting)

new version 1.11.2 released

Changelog

• Fixed a small GUI bug which accidently entered in version 1.11.1

new version 1.11.1 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: While setting a master password the contents of the two text fields were not properly compared
• Minor improvements to the Multi-Input feature
• Minor changes

new version 1.11.0 released

Please note: After upgrading to version 1.11.0 the configuration cannot be used in prior versions any more. Be sure to backup the "config" folder in case you want to downgrade.

Changelog

• New feature: Run multiple instances of WinSSHTerm
• New feature: Master password (File->Master Password)
• Minor changes

new version 1.10.1 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: An unhandled exception could occur in cluster mode
• Bug fix: Exiting cluster mode did not close all tabs correctly in some cases
• Cluster mode: control window now resizable / improved text box (supports shortcuts, scrollable)
• Dock windows "Connections" and "Configuration" to the right side (File->Preferences->General)

new version 1.10.0 released

Thanks for all the donations. It motivates me to keep going on with this project.

Changelog

• New feature: With the new 'Cluster Mode' you can look at more than 4 terminals at the same time.
• Bug fix: Maximizing the window vertically

new version 1.9.5 released

Please note: From now on all releases will be signed with my digital signature. So you now should see my name instead of "unknown publisher".

Changelog

• binaries now signed with a digital signature

new version 1.9.4 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Focus issues with KiTTY which accidently entered in release 1.8.1
• Bug fix: Template variable for private key not correctly substituted for Copy Files

new version 1.9.3 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Plink is now integrated into WinSSHTerm. Without Plink the jump server feature won't work.

new version 1.9.2 released

Changelog

• It is now possible to configure a jump server for each connection.
• Bug fix: "Copy files" and template variables from shared connections

new version 1.9.1 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Fixed encryption issue for the shared connection file (could not be loaded by other users than the creator)
• Bug fix: Opening a folder will now open connections from all sub-folders too
• It is now possible to disable X11 forwarding (Configuration->Session->X11 forward->don't forward)
• Added a verification key to connections.xml and preferences.xml to be able to verify if the personal key matches
• minor changes to the GUI

new version 1.9.0 released

Please note: Your connections.xml will be transformed in this release. It then cannot be used in prior versions any more. Be sure to backup your connections.xml in case you want to downgrade.

As the shared connections file had a serious bug in this release, the downloads have been removed. Please use release 1.9.1 or higher instead.

Changelog

• Passwords in the connections file are now encrypted with AES. However, it is recommended to use public key authentication.
• Pageant is now integrated into WinSSHTerm
• It is possible to load and export a shared connections file

new version 1.8.5 released

Changelog

• Fixed download link for PuTTY

new version 1.8.4 released

Changelog

• New feature: Clear Scrollback and Copy all to Clipboard - useful if you want to copy large portions of your terminal window to clipboard
• It is now possible to prevent overwriting custom terminal colors by choosing Preferences -> Terminal -> Color Scheme -> ignore
• Minor changes to the installer
• Bug fixes

new version 1.8.3 released

Changelog

• New feature: There is now also a .msi package available, which contains a (minimal) installer for WinSSHTerm
• New feature: Close all connections at once by clicking on Tools -> Close all tabs
• Minor changes to the GUI
• Bug fixes

new version 1.8.2 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: The tab colour could change back to white while using the dark tab layout under some circumstances
• Bug fix: Copy files wouldn't work as expected under some circumstances

new version 1.8.1 released

Changelog

• Bug fixes
• Minor changes to the GUI

new version 1.8.0 released

Please note: From this release on there will be donation pop-ups for users who did not donate yet (see first point in the FAQ section).
EDIT: There are no pop-ups any more (version 1.12.1 or higher)

Changelog

• New feature: It is now possible to reconnect disconnected PuTTY sessions
• New feature: Move tabs to another window
• Improved detection of disconnected PuTTY sessions
• Bug fixes

new version 1.7.2 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Opening a new connection could cause multiple entries in the History list under some circumstances
• Fullscreen mode now optionally covers the Windows taskbar

new version 1.7.1 released

Changelog

• Multi-Input: Reimplemented and improved
• 'Copy Files' or select tab for 'Multi-Input' with middle mouse button click on a tab (Preferences->General)
• New option to tile windows clockwise under Preferences->General

new version 1.7.0 released

Changelog

• Default tab layout: Changed back to light color; there is a new option to switch to dark colored tabs under Preferences->General
• Display: added one split window for connections
• Multi-Input: It is now possible to select/unselect all tabs from the Multi-Input dialog
• Bug fix: Opening a connection in a new window did not work as expected in some case

new version 1.6.3 released

Changelog

• New feature "Multi-Input": It is now possible to send keyboard input or paste clipboard to multiple connections (thanks to Stephane L.)
• Bug fix: Opening a connection could fail under some rare circumstances

new version 1.6.2 released

Changelog

• New feature: It is now possible to send TCP Keep Alives for each connection
• Minor improvements to the GUI

new version 1.6.1 released

Changelog

• New feature: It is now possible to a set the remote path from clipboard when opening a connection (new option in Preferences -> General)

new version 1.6.0 released

Changelog

• New option "Custom Path" - if set, WinSSHTerm will automatically cd into that path after login
• New option "Cmd-line Args" which e.g. lets you execute a command file or set up SSH port tunneling

new version 1.5.2 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Opening a WinSCP session with "Copy Files" now with proper handling of special characters (thanks to Gene)

new version 1.5.1 released

Changelog

• It is now possible to alter WinSCP settings globally with command-line parameters (thanks to Gene for reporting)

new version 1.5.0 released

Changelog

• Changed layout and color of tabs
• The font "Courier New" is now selectable to support a wider range of characters (thanks to Yahalom for reporting)
• Adjusted colors of default color scheme
• Cleaned up code

new version 1.4.5 released

Changelog

• Added license information in "About" dialog
• Added a "Readme" file

new version 1.4.4 released

Changelog

• Fixed some focus issues which could occur after pressing ALT+TAB
• GUI: Window splitter changed for better handling / changed color
• Slightly changed red color in default color scheme

new version 1.4.3 released

Changelog

• Minor changes to the GUI
• Removed AutoHide button for now, as it isn't working as expected
• Double-clicking the caption of the Connections/Configuration window won't cause an unexpected action any longer
• Minor changes to the search dialog
• Enter a search string and press the SPACE-key to find all matching endings
• Code cleanup

new version 1.4.2 released

Changelog

• The code for ensuring that only one instance of WinSSHTerm is running was improved - now there is no need for opening a port any longer (thanks to Joe U. for reporting)

new version 1.4.1 released

Changelog

• There seems to be a security issue with Microsoft Security Essentials detecting WinSSHTerm.exe as a Trojan. This is clearly a false positive. However, this should be fixed now (thanks to Joe U. for reporting)

new version 1.4.0 released

Changelog

• It is now possible to set a few session settings for each connection separately (session logging is currently only available for PuTTY)

new version 1.3.6 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: still, keyboard shortcuts did not work properly under some circumstances. Should be completely fixed now
• Minor visual improvements to initial setup

new version 1.3.5 released

Changelog

• Initial setup is now more user-friendly
• Pop-up notification removed / donation button added

new version 1.3.4 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Opening a new connection in a different window (from the search dialog) could cause focus issues

new version 1.3.3 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: Opening new connections from the search dialog did not work properly (the new connection did not always get the focus). This bug affects all versions >= 1.0.4.
• Improvement: New terminal types available. The default terminal type is now "putty".

new version 1.3.2 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: keyboard shortcuts not working correctly under some circumstances (thanks to Christian K.)

new version 1.3.1 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: clicking on tabs could lead to unexpected behaviour under some circumstances
• The menu item "Close all disconnected" now only enabled if there is at least one connection marked as disconnected

new version 1.3.0 released

Changelog

• WinSSHTerm is now able to mark connections as disconnected ("!!") or automatically close the connection. This feature is only available for PuTTY as terminal client. You'll notice the new menu item "Close all disconnected" if you right-click a session tab.

new version 1.2.6 released

Changelog

• Changed yellow color in color scheme 'WinSSHTerm'. Default syntax highlighting for sh in vim looks like this now (for terminal type 'xterm')

 

new version 1.2.5 released

Changelog

• Pop-up notifications now more user-friendly

new version 1.2.4 released

Changelog

• fixed a minor issue: switching windows in the search dialog while tab key still pressed

new version 1.2.3 released

Changelog

• Changed default terminal type to "xterm". This will fix a terminal color issue on RedHat based linux distributions (e.g. CentOS 7)
• Added an option to set the terminal type in the preferences

new version 1.2.2 released

Changelog

• bug fix: layout persisting (affects versions from 1.1.0 to 1.2.1)

new version 1.2.1 released

Changelog

• bug fix: KiTTY installation

new version 1.2.0 released

Changelog

• New feature: KiTTY is now supported

new version 1.1.1 released

Changelog

• bug fix: Problem with installing/updating tools within the preferences dialog

new version 1.1.0 released

Changelog

• new shortcut "AltGr + Space" for quickly switching to last used tab (it behaves like the bash command 'cd -')
• added color 'light grey' to default color scheme, which is for example used to easily distinguish the diff blocks in the output of 'git diff --color'
• code cleanup: reduced size of executable WinSSHTerm.exe

new version 1.0.5 released

Changelog

• Workaround: taskbar not hiding in fullscreen mode

new version 1.0.4 released

Changelog

• Improved focus when clicking inside PuTTY terminal

new version 1.0.3 released

Changelog

• New feature "clone connection"

new version 1.0.2 released

Changelog

• New feature "Close all but me"

new version 1.0.1 released

Changelog

• Bug fix: PuTTY session could get automatically closed under special circumstances
• Improvement: faster loading of some GUI elements

version 1.0.0 released

This is the initial release of WinSSHTerm. Have fun!