How to use Core Shell SSH, the PuTTY alternative for macOS

<p>Security and network administration depend on SSH. Administrators, developers and power users rely on the protocol to secure connections to remote servers, IoT devices, network devices and cloud resources. Windows users can use the <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/tutorial/How-to-use-PuTTY-for-SSH-key-based-authentication”>PuTTY utility</a> to connect to remote computers, but what about macOS users who need a better tool than the standard Apple Terminal?</p>
<p>Enter Core Shell. Core Shell offers a highly configurable <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/Secure-Shell”>SSH</a> client that integrates with native macOS functionality and is built on the OpenSSH standard. Let’s explain the Core Shell macOS functionality, including how to install and configure it.</p>
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<h2 class=”section-title”><i class=”icon” data-icon=”1″></i>What is Core Shell?</h2>
<p>For macOS users, SSH from the Terminal is the most common way to connect to remote devices. This approach works well for periodic connections to remote devices for <a href=”https://www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/definition/configuration-management-CM”>basic configuration changes</a> and service management. When establishing multiple remote connections simultaneously, however, things become a little jumbled and challenging to manage.</p>
<p>Core Shell offers macOS users a Mac-native graphical SSH client with extensive configuration options and a strong feature set. It differs from a standard Terminal-only SSH session by organizing connections into tabs and offering a customizable interface, all while taking advantage of native macOS capabilities and full OpenSSH compatibility.</p>
<p>Core Shell’s key features and benefits include the following:</p>
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<li>OpenSSH compatibility
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<li>Relies on a built-in OpenSSH engine that supports all OpenSSH options, such as agent forwarding and certificates.</li>
<li>Reads native ssh_config files for easy integration and migration.</li>
<li>Offers contextual help for SSH options.</li>
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<li>GUI and session management

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