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OpenSSH activation for Windows 10
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Prerequisite
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- This feature is available (and mandatory) on Windows 10 version 1809 and higher.
- For lower versions, please continue to use `Putty <https://www.putty.org/>`_, `KiTTY <http://www.9bis.net/kitty/#!index.md>`_ or `MobaXterm <https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/>`_.
- To know your Windows version, go to the menu **Settings → System → System Information** and check the version number.

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    Windows System Information

Activate OpenSSH service
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- In the Windows search bar type **programs** and click **Add or Remove Programs**.

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    Add or Remove Programs


- Click **Applications and Features** on the left, then click **Optional Features**.

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    Windows Optional Features

- Select **OpenSSH Client**, then click **Install**.

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    Windows OpenSSH Client

Configure the SSH agent
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- In the Windows search bar, type **services**, select **Services** and click **Run as administrator**.

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    Windows Services

-  Double-click **OpenSSH Authentication Agent**, set the startup type to **Automatic**, click **Apply**, and then click **Start**.

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    SSH Agent Configuration

Use of SSH
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- Open a command prompt (type **cmd** in the Windows search bar)

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    Windows Terminal

- Type the same SSH commands :doc:`as for Linux <connection_on_PSMN_servers>`.

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    Windows SSH commands